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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As stated by the author, how can true prayer take place?
(a) It cannot.
(b) At the right place and time.
(c) It needs to become a way of life, not just an afterthought.
(d) At any church, at any time.

3. What is a natural part of life, according to Christian belief?
(a) Sin.
(b) Death.
(c) Loss.
(d) Grief.

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

5. 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 no one is looking.
(d) When he tells them to do so.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to The Discipline of Study, what is the goal of all the disciplines?

2. What does the author say is NOT a requirement to understand the disciplines?

3. How much longer was this edition written after its first publication?

4. What is the definition of an "absolute fast"?

5. What does the author say people should be careful to prevent from taking over their lives?

Short Essay Questions

1. Foster writes that the main difference between Christian and Eastern forms of meditation is what?

2. What does Foster say will happen if the disciplines become law-like?

3. Based on Christian belief, how are studying and meditation different?

4. What are the three inner attitudes of simplicity, as stated in Christian doctrine?

5. How is Newburg Friends Church characterized?

6. What happens when people truly pray, according to Foster?

7. According to "Door to LIberations," what are the two types of difficulties a person will face when practicing the spiritual disciplines?

8. How does the author describe sin?

9. Explain the differences between verbal and nonverbal study.

10. Who are the spiritual disciplines meant for, according to Foster?

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