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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under what circumstances does Jesus instruct his disciples to fast?
(a) At nighttime.
(b) When the time comes for Him to leave them.
(c) When he tells them to do so.
(d) When no one is looking.

2. What served as a guide for prayer for the author?
(a) The Bible.
(b) His heart.
(c) His parents.
(d) St. Francis of Assisi.

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

4. What happens when people truly pray, according to Christian belief?
(a) They are given divine visions.
(b) Miracles happen.
(c) It is unclear.
(d) They begin to match God's thoughts and desires.

5. Why does fasting seem to be a desirable goal in the secular world, according to The Discipline of Fasting?
(a) It helps us get closer to God.
(b) The author is not clear.
(c) People want to be more spiritual.
(d) There is a focus on weight and health.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Discipline of Meditation says that meditation differs from the scriptures in what way?

3. According to Christian belief, why does Jesus want people to seek the truth?

4. Which of the following is the former missionary who prays over the author to have the hands of a writer?

5. According to the author of this book, how can people learn they can trust God to provide them with what they need?

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