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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. Why does Guyon warn against the idea that some are too simple to learn to walk with the Lord?

2. You have to overcome the natural tendency to hold onto what?

3. With what should one not get bogged down?

4. She notes that it's human nature to want to do what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Guyon have to say on the subject of confession?

2. What does Guyon say about intercession?

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

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

5. What does Guyon believe about temptation?

6. How does Guyon explain the relationship between the soul and Spirit?

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

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

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

10. What does Guyon warn regarding a time of passivity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a "second level of prayers" that may be used equally by both the educated and uneducated.

Part 1) What is this "second level of prayers?" How is this useful to all?

Part 2) How is this the next step? What does this reveal about Guyon's belief about the process of prayer?

Part 3) How is this "faith and stillness" beneficial? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

One can avoid temptation.

Part 1) Of what temptations does Guyon speak? How can these be avoided?

Part 2) How does Guyon illustrate how she suggests dealing with temptation? What are your thoughts about this? Does it adequately support her opinion about avoiding temptation? Why or why not?

Part 3) When have you avoided temptations? How did you go about doing this? What might Guyon think about this? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

An entire chapter is given to those who cannot read.

Part 1) Why is this chapter important during the time in which this book was written? Is it still important today? Why or why not?

Part 2) What does she suggest for the illiterate? If this is true, why do those who are literate need the Bible?

Part 3) Do you agree with Guyon in regards to the directions she gives the illiterate?

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