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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. What did Doris Boyce help the author do?
(a) Clean his home.
(b) Cook.
(c) Garden.
(d) Type manuscripts.

2. How many categories of spiritual disciplines are there?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

3. What is the definition of fasting in the Bible?
(a) Doing without all solid and liquid foods.
(b) Only breakfast and dinner, no lunch.
(c) No water whatsoever.
(d) No meat.

4. According to The Discipline of Meditation, a person must overcome what in order to meditate effectively?
(a) Anxieties.
(b) Preconceived notions.
(c) Thoughts.
(d) The obstacles of the devil.

5. As stated by the author, how can true prayer take place?
(a) At any church, at any time.
(b) It needs to become a way of life, not just an afterthought.
(c) At the right place and time.
(d) It cannot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the definition of an "absolute fast"?

2. What is the purpose of modern fasting?

3. What does the author say makes it difficult for a person to explore the spiritual life?

4. How common was fasting in Biblical times?

5. What is the author's goal through this book?

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