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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What should one do when one is tempted?
(a) Cry out for help.
(b) Run to the waiting arms of God.
(c) Give into the temptation.
(d) Study the temptation.

2. She warns that trying to "produce a contrite heart" through your own endeavors _____________________ true repentance.
(a) Improves.
(b) Takes away from.
(c) Ruins.
(d) Adds to.

3. Why does Guyon warn against the idea that some are too simple to learn to walk with the Lord?
(a) Jesus loves the simple the best.
(b) Only the simple will get into heaven.
(c) The Lord loves everyone.
(d) The Lord loves a simple way and that the uneducated are often humbler and more qualified to walk with Him.

4. She says that when your mind wanders, what should you do?
(a) See to where it wanders.
(b) Force your mind to stop wandering and return to a place of focus.
(c) Do not waste your time being distressed because of your faults.
(d) Allow it to wander freely.

5. She then explains the ability to be active while doing what?
(a) Resting.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Work.
(d) Praying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Guyon quote regarding dealing with temptation?

2. What must happen for the Spirit to act?

3. Who will fight for you?

4. Guyon reassures you that you may find yourself doing what?

5. What must one be willing to follow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Guyon believe is the ultimate goal of a Christian? How does she support this belief?

2. What is one expected to feel at a time of confession? What does Guyon say about this?

3. What does Guyon have to say about passivity?

4. What does Guyon say about doctrine?

5. What does Guyon say about becoming comfortable with outward experiences?

6. Describe how this book ends.

7. How does Guyon illustrate this idea of passivity?

8. What does Guyon say about one's feelings toward his or her own sins compared to God's feelings about sin?

9. What does Guyon have to say about inward and outward actions?

10. To what does Guyon compare the wisdom of God?

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