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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. The Discipline of Meditation says that meditation differs from the scriptures in what way?
(a) Scriptures are more important.
(b) Meditation makes the scriptures come to life and become more personal.
(c) Meditation takes more discipline.
(d) There is no difference.

2. What will happen, according to Foster, once people become in communion with God?
(a) They can channel God's words.
(b) This is impossible while we are alive.
(c) Prayer becomes deeper and stronger.
(d) We learn all about who He is.

3. According to Christian theologians, what is "the dark night of the soul"?
(a) A type of deep breathing.
(b) A period of extreme stillness and solitude.
(c) A catch phrase.
(d) A state of meditation.

4. According to The Discipline of Study, what becomes well-trained through repetition?
(a) The body.
(b) The spirit.
(c) The heart.
(d) The inner mind.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Foster, how does study benefit meditation?

2. Which discipline offers freedom from the need to always get your way, based on Christian belief?

3. Which word describes God's love, based on Christian belief?

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

5. What served as a guide for prayer for the author?

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