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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of the shortness of life remaining for both men, Lawrence does what?
(a) Expresses his thoughts very clearly.
(b) Points out the greater need for communion with God.
(c) Encourages the man to take care of himself.
(d) Tells the man of heaven.

2. What does Lawrence say about how a Christian's life begins, according to these people?
(a) It begins as a movement from service to God out of love.
(b) It begins as a movement from service to God out a need for attention.
(c) It begins as a movement from service to God out of interest.
(d) It begins as a movement from service to God out of fear of punishment.

3. How does Lawrence describe God as ruler?
(a) Demanding and fearsome.
(b) Sweet and kind.
(c) Merciful and benevolent.
(d) Harsh and cruel.

4. How does this letter close?
(a) With a prayer.
(b) With desires to pray for what is done to another.
(c) With a prayer for the recipient's suffering.
(d) With a prayer of intercession.

5. Man can commune with God where?
(a) With other Christians.
(b) Anywhere.
(c) With a priest.
(d) In church.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lawrence view himself?

2. Keeping a rein on one's mind all the time helps what?

3. Who is the recipient trying to help?

4. What skill never develops?

5. How does Lawrence begin his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Letter 9 begin?

2. How does Lawrence begin his first letter?

3. How does Letter 2 open?

4. What last advice does Lawrence give the man?

5. How does he use these negative feelings to help him?

6. What will aid one in having a disciplined mind?

7. Why does Lawrence put more pressure on the man the commune with God?

8. How does Lawrence view himself, which reflects his view that God is his judge?

9. How does Lawrence personify the soul?

10. How does Letter 6 begin?

(see the answer keys)

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