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

2. How common was fasting in Biblical times?
(a) Daily.
(b) It is unclear.
(c) Very common.
(d) It never happened.

3. According to the author, living the spiritual disciplines brings us closer to God and opens us up for His gift of __________.
(a) Life.
(b) Discernment.
(c) Transformation.
(d) Love.

4. What discipline makes change occur, according to the author?
(a) Guidance.
(b) All of them.
(c) Prayer.
(d) None of them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does fasting seem to be a desirable goal in the secular world, according to The Discipline of Fasting?

2. How much longer was this edition written after its first publication?

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

4. Who of the following was an influence on the author's writing?

5. What is the name of the church where the author is pastor?

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