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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. According to Christian belief, what three things does a person need to consider before meeting with God in meditation?
(a) Why, when, where.
(b) Thoughts, worries, and fears.
(c) Time, place, and posture.
(d) Words, breaths, voice.

2. What is the name of the church where the author is pastor?
(a) Newburg Friends Church.
(b) First Friends Church.
(c) Quaker Memorial Church.
(d) Church of the Holy Cross.

3. What company published this book?
(a) Harper & Row.
(b) Wordsmith Press.
(c) Penguin.
(d) Random House.

4. What is a natural part of life, according to Christian belief?
(a) Sin.
(b) Loss.
(c) Death.
(d) Grief.

5. Does the author state that prayer needs to be a complicated process?
(a) It is unclear.
(b) No.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the author say happens to people when they feel as if control is being lost?

3. In The Door to Liberations, how are ingrained habits conquered?

4. Foster indicates that one's imagination can be used more for good than for evil at what point?

5. Foster writes that we should offer prayers to God for requests, as well as what?

(see the answer key)

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