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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 is solitude, according to The Discipline of Solitude?
(a) Living alone.
(b) Very undesirable.
(c) Just being on your own.
(d) Inner fulfillment.

2. According to Foster, what is the final discipline?
(a) Loving.
(b) Fasting.
(c) Worshiping.
(d) Celebration.

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

4. What does God desire proper worship to be, based on Christian belief?
(a) Inside a building.
(b) With other people.
(c) In nature.
(d) A priority.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many examples does Foster provide of celebration?

2. According to Foster, what service helps protect people from gossip?

3. What is the first act of submission, according to Foster?

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

5. The author ties together what concepts?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Would you rather be the one who guides or the one who is guided? Why?

10. What are the guidelines Foster offers for receiving a confession?

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