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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 does he do to try to achieve this?

2. When did he receive an education?

3. Does the term the presence of God receive definition?

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

5. Despite his closeness with God, Lawrence expects future pain. Why?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When does the first conversation take place? How is Lawrence converted?

4. Why does Lawrence depend upon God?

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

6. What does Beaufort remember about Lawrence?

7. Where does Brother Lawrence first work?

8. What does Lawrence have to say about faith?

9. When does Lawrence die?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lawrence explains God's allowance of misery.

Part 1) According to Lawrence, why does God allow misery? What does this reveal about Lawrence's opinion of himself and others?

Part 2) How does this belief affect his opinion of misery and suffering? Is suffering easier to accept? Why or why not?

Part 3) Can misery and pain be avoided or eliminated from one's life? Why or why not? Would he want to have this suffering eliminated from his own life? Why or why not?

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

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?

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