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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. What is the concept behind fasting of Biblical times?
(a) Becoming stronger.
(b) Showing others what you are able to do.
(c) Going without food for spiritual growth.
(d) Losing weight.

2. Foster says that true prayer requires what of us?
(a) To let go of our own will.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Friends.
(d) Love for God.

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

4. In The Door to Liberations, how are ingrained habits conquered?
(a) Self-injury.
(b) Legalistic discipline.
(c) Fasting.
(d) God's grace.

5. What helps the mind to become more centered and increases the ability to learn more, as stated in Foster's book?
(a) Fresh air.
(b) Concentration.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Scripture.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Foster writes that we should offer prayers to God for requests, as well as what?

3. What are the four steps to study, according to Foster?

4. 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?

5. Who is Dallas Willard?

(see the answer key)

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