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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. What does Foster say about laughter?
(a) It is sinful.
(b) It can be dangerous.
(c) It is contagious.
(d) It is not a source of true joy.

2. Which word describes God's love, based on Christian belief?
(a) Rational.
(b) Dependent.
(c) Definitive.
(d) Unconditional.

3. According to the author, what must happen in order for a person to have healthy relationships?
(a) They must learn how to be alone.
(b) They must start dating.
(c) They must be raised in a healthy household.
(d) They must pray.

4. What is the final type of service, according to The Discipline of Service?
(a) HIddenness.
(b) Listening.
(c) Sharing the Word of Life.
(d) Hospitality.

5. The author warns against what type of celebrations?
(a) False and empty.
(b) Significant.
(c) Short-lived.
(d) Family-based.

Short Answer Questions

1. In The Discipline of Solitude, solitude and what are mentioned as going hand-in-hand?

2. According to Christian belief, spiritual direction ministers to what?

3. During what event did Jesus wash the feet of the disciples?

4. According to Foster, what is meant to be part of a daily routine?

5. How many examples does Foster provide of celebration?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why might it be difficult for someone to explain the benefits of being alone, as Foster explains it?

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

4. Do you think it is easy to make God the object of worship? Why or why not?

5. According to Foster, what are the two sides of a confession? Which does Foster say is more important than the other?

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

7. Explain the meaning of this quote from Augustine of Hippo: "The confession of evil works is first the beginning of good works."

8. What are three of the seven acts of submission, as stated in the book?

9. What is "the dark night of the soul"?

10. What is the difference between sorrow and feeling sorry, based on Christian beliefs?

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