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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. For what does Lawrence encourage the recipient to strive?

2. Whose law does Lawrence break?

3. How does Lawrence begin letter six?

4. What vow does Brother Lawrence make?

5. What kind of prayer life does Lawrence recommend?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lawrence see God? How does he see himself, compared to God?

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

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

4. What last advice does Lawrence give the man?

5. What does Lawrence tell the recipient of Letter 9?

6. Why does Lawrence have a sense of impending doom?

7. How does Lawrence personify the soul?

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

9. How does Lawrence close the letter?

10. How is Lawrence's Christian path different from many spiritual advisers' descriptions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One must have a disciplined mind.

Part 1) What does Lawrence mean by a disciplined mind? Why is this necessary?

Part 2) How can one go about disciplining one's mind, according to Lawrence? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Part 3) What are two other ways, not mentioned by Lawrence, that you could discipline your mind in a way that is in accordance with Lawrence's beliefs?

Essay Topic 2

One must trust in God in times of trial.

Part 1) Why is this important? Why does Lawrence remind the recipient of his letter about this?

Part 2) How can this help someone in a difficult situation? How does this play into the reason why God allows suffering, according to Lawrence?

Part 3) Is it more difficult to trust God in good times or bad? Why?

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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