View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Foster writes that Eastern meditation hopes to do what to the mind?
(a) Get rid of it.
(b) Empty it.
(c) Fill it up with knowledge.
(d) Transform it.

2. What does the author say is NOT a requirement to understand the disciplines?
(a) Theoretical knowledge.
(b) Trust in God.
(c) Close friends.
(d) A Bible.

3. According to Christian belief, what does submission allow the person to do?
(a) Finally obey others who are right.
(b) Listen to other people.
(c) Give God more room in their lives.
(d) Engage in a power struggle.

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

5. What can be a freeing experience, according to Foster?
(a) Reading the Bible.
(b) Letting go.
(c) Trusting God.
(d) Defying God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what circumstances does Jesus instruct his disciples to fast?

2. The author says that happiness should NOT be based on what?

3. What does the author say happens to people when they feel as if control is being lost?

4. Who is the religion publisher?

5. What is the concept behind fasting of Biblical times?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 255 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample