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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long does this extended metaphor continue?
(a) For a few sentences.
(b) For two paragraphs
(c) For several paragraphs.
(d) For a paragraph.

2. In closing, what does Lawrence promise to do?
(a) Help the man to heaven.
(b) Send a gift to the man.
(c) Pray for his suffering.
(d) Pray for the man.

3. According to Lawrence, "We may make a chapel out of __________."
(a) the Church.
(b) Our friends.
(c) Our home.
(d) Our heart.

4. Keeping a rein on one's mind all the time helps what?
(a) One keep his or her faith.
(b) Get one into heaven.
(c) One attain the necessary discipline during prayer.
(d) Stop sinning.

5. Where does Lawrence seek to please God?
(a) In most aspects of life.
(b) In every aspect of life.
(c) In some aspects of his life.
(d) In very few aspects of life.

6. He admonishes the man about what?
(a) The importance of faith.
(b) The importance of love.
(c) The importance of praying in all things.
(d) The importance of thankingGod.

7. To whom are the contents of number 130 sent?
(a) The recipient of letter seven.
(b) The recipient of letter eight.
(c) The recipient of letter nine.
(d) The recipient of letter six.

8. With what does Lawrence admonish the man to continue?
(a) His good deeds.
(b) His volunteer activities.
(c) His attendance at church.
(d) His personal disciplines.

9. What does Lawrence reject of the church?
(a) The routines.
(b) The priesthood.
(c) The creeds.
(d) The Pope.

10. What vow does Brother Lawrence make?
(a) He will one day see his letters published.
(b) He will never see the face of God.
(c) He will become a priest.
(d) He cannot imagine life apart from the presence of God.

11. What does Lawrence admonish the recipient to do?
(a) Put all his energy into helping this person.
(b) Give up on this woman.
(c) Not waste time that he could use for serving the Lord.
(d) Help his sister in need.

12. To love God, who must a man first know?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Himself.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) God.

13. What does the person who needs help desire?
(a) To achieve holiness faster than is appropriate.
(b) To have more faith.
(c) To be a better person.
(d) To become famous.

14. What kind of prayer life does Lawrence recommend?
(a) One of secret prayer.
(b) One of continual prayer.
(c) One of quiet prayer.
(d) One of strong prayer.

15. What does Lawrence finally decide regarding his faith?
(a) A positive outcome does not lessen his faith in God.
(b) A negative outcome lessens his faith in God.
(c) A positive outcome lessens his faith in God.
(d) A negative outcome does not lessen his faith in God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does the recipient of the first letter honor Lawrence's wishes?

2. What does the life Lawrence suggests do to sin?

3. How does Lawrence learn God's plan for him?

4. How does Lawrence define sin?

5. For Lawrence, the presence of God exists how?

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