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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. How old is Lawrence, according to the author's note?
(a) Sixty.
(b) Eighty.
(c) Ninety.
(d) Seventy.

2. Does any new advice remain under the sun?
(a) Yes.
(b) Most likely.
(c) Probably not.
(d) No.

3. How does Lawrence begin letter six?
(a) In an unusual way.
(b) In a conversational way.
(c) By asking a question.
(d) By saying a prayer.

4. For how long did Lawrence feel hindered by negative feelings?
(a) For a month.
(b) For a time.
(c) For many years.
(d) For a second.

5. Man can commune with God where?
(a) Anywhere.
(b) In church.
(c) With other Christians.
(d) With a priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Lawrence's Christian life begin the way these people explain?

2. In this letter, how does Lawrence see God?

3. What does Lawrence finally decide regarding his love for God?

4. According to Lawrence, "We may make a chapel out of __________."

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What last advice does Lawrence give the man?

2. How does Lawrence sense God in his life?

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

4. When should a man commune with God? Why might he believe this?

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

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

7. What does Lawrence tell the recipient of Letter 8 about new advice?

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

9. How does Lawrence personify the soul?

10. How can someone really sense the need he or she has for God?

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