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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Christian belief, what is the most important thing to focus on?
(a) Our relationships with others.
(b) The Kingdom of God.
(c) Our sins.
(d) Our finances.

2. According to The Discipline of Meditation, what does meditation begin with?
(a) Hand-holding.
(b) A prayer for the desire to encounter God.
(c) Fasting.
(d) Deep breathing.

3. What are the four steps to study, according to Foster?
(a) Repetition, condensation, rehearsal, refraining.
(b) First, second, third, fourth.
(c) Repetition, concentration, comprehension, reflection.
(d) Start, repeat, endure, finish.

4. Spiritual direction is meant to facilitate what, according to The Discipline of Guidance?
(a) Ultimate guidance from God.
(b) Conflict between believers.
(c) The relationship between God and human.
(d) The transformation of the soul.

5. The author says that happiness should NOT be based on what?
(a) Our prayer life.
(b) Others.
(c) Whether or not we get our way.
(d) How we are feeling.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Old Testament, the theme is that wealth belongs to whom?

2. According to Christian theologians, what is "the dark night of the soul"?

3. Foster uses examples of groups from where?

4. What does Foster say is the focus during Christian meditation?

5. How does the author define sorrow?

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