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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 does Foster say is the focus during Christian meditation?
(a) The self.
(b) Breathing.
(c) Faithfulness and obedience.
(d) Genesis.

2. What discipline makes change occur, according to the author?
(a) None of them.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Guidance.
(d) All of them.

3. Who of the following was an influence on the author's writing?
(a) His son.
(b) Pope John Paul II.
(c) His mother.
(d) St. Francis of Assisi.

4. Why does the author say most people are afraid of meditation?
(a) It might make them believe in another religion.
(b) Because they have visions.
(c) Because they meet with God with no go-between.
(d) It has a stigma.

5. According to the author, what are the two types of difficulties a person will face when practicing the spiritual disciplines?
(a) Mental and physical.
(b) Mental and emotional.
(c) Philosophical and practical.
(d) Practical and emotional.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the church where the author is pastor?

2. What helps the mind to become more centered and increases the ability to learn more, as stated in Foster's book?

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

4. What is a natural part of life, according to Christian belief?

5. What law in the Bible applies to fasting?

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