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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Discipline of Fasting.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does fasting seem to be a desirable goal in the secular world, according to The Discipline of Fasting?
(a) There is a focus on weight and health.
(b) People want to be more spiritual.
(c) It helps us get closer to God.
(d) The author is not clear.

2. From the start, fasting needs to be what, according to Foster?
(a) Quick and easy.
(b) God-centered and God-initiated.
(c) In order to help those less fortunate.
(d) Hidden.

3. What does the author say makes it difficult for a person to explore the spiritual life?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) The physical world.
(c) Unanswered prayers.
(d) Dreams.

4. What is the purpose of modern fasting?
(a) To grow in communion with Jesus.
(b) For political or power-driven purposes.
(c) To connect with God.
(d) Spiritual growth.

5. Which of the following is the former missionary who prays over the author to have the hands of a writer?
(a) Clayton Carlson.
(b) Doris Boyce.
(c) Bill Cathers.
(d) Paul Newburg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the definition of fasting in the Bible?

2. According to the author, what are the two types of difficulties a person will face when practicing the spiritual disciplines?

3. Christian belief states that something can change how a person thinks and imagines. What is it that changes how a person thinks and imagines?

4. What happens to the cravings for unhealthy and unnecessary items when one is fasting?

5. Foster says that true prayer requires what of us?

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