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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the book, Foster states that something happens to people when they think they have become "the right kind of person". What is it that happens to people?
(a) They ask for the wrong types of things.
(b) They die.
(c) Pride takes over.
(d) They become sinful.

2. Foster writes that we should offer prayers to God for requests, as well as what?
(a) Supplication.
(b) Acknowledgment.
(c) Prayers for healing.
(d) Thanksgiving.

3. How many spiritual disciplines does the author say there are?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Three.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Nine.

4. Christian belief states that something can change how a person thinks and imagines. What is it that changes how a person thinks and imagines?
(a) How much television someone watches.
(b) Lots of studying.
(c) A person's hard work.
(d) God's grace.

5. What is the author's goal through this book?
(a) To guide people closer to God and remove barriers to spiritual growth.
(b) To share his own experiences.
(c) To help nonbelievers.
(d) To answer a prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what are the two types of difficulties a person will face when practicing the spiritual disciplines?

2. What are the most important prayers as mentioned in The Discipline of Prayer?

3. What is the author's profession?

4. What does the author say people should be careful to prevent from taking over their lives?

5. What happens when people truly pray, according to Christian belief?

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