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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. How does Lawrence feel that he enters God's presence?

2. Why does Lawrence see God as his only counselor?

3. Lawrence assures Beaufort that, with practice, what becomes easier?

4. In what war does he fight?

5. How can one realize counsel from God?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lawrence enter the monastery?

2. Where does Brother Lawrence receive an education?

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

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

5. What does Lawrence say about misery?

6. What must one do to realize counsel from God?

7. How does Brother Lawrence end up with chronic pain?

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

9. Who is Joseph de Beaufort? When are Lawrence's works published?

10. What does Lawrence have to say about faith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One must strive for the presence of God.

Part 1) What is meant by the presence of God? Is this the same for everyone? Why or why not?

Part 2) How does one strive for the presence of God? How is this connected to one's journey to spiritual fulfillment?

Part 3) How is this theme throughout this book? Why is this so important to Lawrence? How does this theme affect Lawrence? How might it affect Beaufort and others who read Lawrence's works?

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

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?

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