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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. With what should one not get bogged down?

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

3. Should rules be presented to new Christians?

4. Guyon writes at length about what?

5. She says that when your mind wanders, what should you do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how this book ends.

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

3. What does Guyon believe about temptation?

4. Why does Guyon believe one has not cause for worry?

5. How does Guyon illustrate this idea of passivity?

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

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

8. What suggestions does Guyon give for leading others to the Lord?

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

10. What does Guyon say about those who have reached the point of continual prayer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Guyon is imprisoned in St. Antoine.

Part 1) Why is she imprisoned? Is there just cause for this imprisonment?

Part 2) How is she affected by this imprisonment? How do her beliefs influence her at this time?

Part 3) Why is her work a threat? Do you see it as threatening? 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

In loving the Lord, one will want to please only Him.

Part 1) Why would one want to please only the Lord?

Part 2) How would this kind of love change your life? How do you feel about these changes that would occur? Why do you feel this way?

Part 3) Would it be difficult to love in this way? Why or why not? How does this kind of love compare to the love you feel for those closest to you?

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