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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. Shortly after this experience, where does he live?

2. To achieve God's presence and true joy, a man must do what?

3. Lawrence describes a period where what overwhelmed him?

4. Does he enjoy his time in this location?

5. Is this the first time they are published?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lawrence say about misery?

2. When was Brother Lawrence born?

3. Where does Brother Lawrence receive an education?

4. What does Brother Lawrence do after his conversion experience?

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

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

7. How does Lawrence feel he enters God's presence? What happens after he enters God's presence?

8. What surprises Brother Lawrence about the monastery?

9. What must one do the maintain the presence of God?

10. Where does Brother Lawrence first work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lawrence views God as a judge.

Part 1) Why does he view God as a judge? How does Lawrence view himself? Why does he view himself in this way?

Part 2) As what kind of judge does Lawrence see God? Why? What does this mean for Lawrence's relationship with God?

Part 3) How does Lawrence's view of God as a judge compare to one's view of a human judge?

Part 4) How else does Lawrence view God? How does this create an overall picture for the reader of God?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Pure, unselfish love governs all Lawrence's actions.

Part 1) What is an example of pure, unselfish love? How does this govern all of Lawrence's actions?

Part 2) How does this attitude affect his daily activities and decisions? How might your own life be changed by adopting this belief?

Part 3) Do you believe that one can love purely and unselfishly? Why or why not?

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