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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 keeps a person from confession?
(a) The devil.
(b) Fear.
(c) Truth.
(d) Ignorance.

2. How does Foster think many people feel when they are silent?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Helpless.
(c) Useful.
(d) Hopeful.

3. How many examples does Foster provide of celebration?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) None.
(d) One.

4. Foster states that spiritual direction is NOT meant to replace what?
(a) Church leadership.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Jesus' disciples.
(d) Seeking guidance directly from God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The author discusses the ____ guidance aspect.

2. According to Foster, service is not always _____ and takes _________.

3. The author says that some acts of service are too small. Why?

4. According to this chapter, we can find ways to serve God's people through what?

5. Which type of service helps reduce pride, according to The Discipline of Service?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are celebration, joy, and strength related, according to Foster?

2. How does Foster describe the service of guarding the reputation of others?

3. How does Jesus call his disciples to a life of service?

4. What are some guidelines Foster gives for improving obedience through worship?

5. Why do you think Foster writes that the community gives a "gift" when they pray together?

6. What is the "group guidance" aspect of guidance, according to Foster?

7. What is Foster's definition of "self-righteous service"?

8. What do you think it means when Foster says true worship is when "spirit touches spirit"?

9. What is your definition of "spiritual direction"?

10. What is the difference between being alone and solitude, according to Foster?

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