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

2. The description of guidance is opening the _____ to respond to God's directions.
(a) Soul.
(b) Way.
(c) Heart.
(d) Mind.

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

4. What is the first of the corporate disciplines, according to Foster?
(a) Fasting.
(b) Confession.
(c) Service.
(d) Meditation.

5. According to Christian belief, what does living a life of submission mean?
(a) Ignoring our own needs.
(b) Obeying others.
(c) Living responsibly.
(d) Complying with the laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two types of deep wrongs, according to Foster?

2. According to the writings in this book, should a person worship individually or as a group?

3. According to The Discipline of Confession, what are the two sides to confession?

4. What can happen when worshiping in a group, according to Christian belief?

5. According to Foster, when someone holds their words, what can God do?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to "The Discipline of Solitude," what is the relationship between silence and solitude?

2. According to Foster, what are three examples of celebration?

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

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

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

6. What are the benefits to worshiping in a group as opposed to worshiping alone, according to "The Discipline of Worship"?

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

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

9. What does the service of sharing the Word of Life include, according to "The Discipline of Service"?

10. What do you think is an example of a false or empty celebration?

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