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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must one achieve to understand what Lawrence means by the presence of God?

2. Lawrence feels helpless without God. Can he achieve anything worthwhile on his own merit?

3. Does one's journey of spiritual fulfillment occur in one step?

4. Upon seeing an autumn tree, on what does he reflect?

5. When does Lawrence die?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what war does Brother Lawrence fight?

2. How does Lawrence think of God? How does he show that he feels this way about Him?

3. What does Lawrence say about misery?

4. What are some of the steps to spiritual fulfillment?

5. What does Brother Lawrence do after this first job?

6. When does Beaufort begin visiting Lawrence? What does he think of Lawrence?

7. What does Lawrence say about one's love for God?

8. What does Lawrence have to say about faith?

9. Why does Lawrence enter the monastery?

10. Where does Brother Lawrence receive an education?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brother Lawrence was a soldier.

Part 1) In what war was he a soldier? What were his experiences as a soldier? How might his experiences compare to those of a soldier today? Why?

Part 2) Why might he have become a soldier? What does this reveal about Brother Lawrence? What does this also reveal about the time in which he lived?

Part 3) What happened to him during this war? How did this affect his decisions later in life? How might this have aided him when giving advice to others?

Essay Topic 2

One must spend time with God.

Part 1) Why must one spend time with God? How can one spend time with God?

Part 2) Is there a specific way one must act to be with God, according to Lawrence? Why or why not?

Part 3) When should one spend time with God, according to Lawrence? Do you agree? Why or why not? For you, when would you believe one would be closest to God? Why do you believe this?

Essay Topic 3

Metaphors and personification can be found in this book.

Part 1) What metaphors exist in this book? Why do they exist? What is personified in this book? Why?

Part 2) How do these reinforce Lawrence's beliefs? Do they enhance the book or Lawrence's beliefs? Why or why not?

Part 3) Are they relevant for today's readers? Why or why not? Are these metaphors and examples of personification necessary? Why or why not?

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