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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say happens to people when they feel as if control is being lost?
(a) They become fearful.
(b) They relax.
(c) They lash out at others.
(d) They pray for control.

2. What happens to the cravings for unhealthy and unnecessary items when one is fasting?
(a) It is unclear.
(b) They likely get worse.
(c) Nothing.
(d) They disappear and are replaced by the desire to commune with God.

3. What does the author say people should be careful to prevent from taking over their lives?
(a) Money.
(b) Truth.
(c) Family.
(d) Duties.

4. Under what circumstances does Jesus instruct his disciples to fast?
(a) When no one is looking.
(b) When the time comes for Him to leave them.
(c) At nighttime.
(d) When he tells them to do so.

5. What does Foster say is the focus during Christian meditation?
(a) The self.
(b) Genesis.
(c) Breathing.
(d) Faithfulness and obedience.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many spiritual disciplines does the author say there are?

2. According to The Discipline of Study, what is the goal of all the disciplines?

3. What time of day should prayer be offered, according to the author?

4. According to The Discipline of Study, what becomes well-trained through repetition?

5. What did Doris Boyce help the author do?

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