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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From the start, fasting needs to be what, according to Foster?
(a) Quick and easy.
(b) In order to help those less fortunate.
(c) God-centered and God-initiated.
(d) Hidden.

2. 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) Lots of studying.
(b) A person's hard work.
(c) How much television someone watches.
(d) God's grace.

3. What is the purpose of modern fasting?
(a) To grow in communion with Jesus.
(b) For political or power-driven purposes.
(c) Spiritual growth.
(d) To connect with God.

4. What is an example of verbal study?
(a) Labs.
(b) Natural observation.
(c) Lectures.
(d) Conversation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, living the spiritual disciplines brings us closer to God and opens us up for His gift of __________.

2. Why does the author say most people are afraid of meditation?

3. The apostle Paul says in the Bible that we are transformed through the renewal of what?

4. Foster says that true prayer requires what of us?

5. What company published this book?

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