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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 writings in this book, should a person worship individually or as a group?
(a) Both.
(b) It is unclear.
(c) Group.
(d) Individually.

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

3. Using words to control becomes what, according to The Discipline of Silence?
(a) Discernment.
(b) A means of God's power.
(c) True respect.
(d) Manipulation.

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

5. According to Foster, what service helps protect people from gossip?
(a) Guarding the reputation of others.
(b) Hospitality.
(c) Hiddenness.
(d) Being served.

Short Answer Questions

1. Foster states that the community gives a gift when they come together with a common request to what?

2. The author discusses the ____ guidance aspect.

3. Many people feel that God's will brings what, according to Christian belief?

4. Who originally described the dark night of the soul?

5. How does the author define sorrow?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. According to Christian belief, why is the discipline of submission the least desirable to pursue?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What benefits are there of submission, according to Foster?

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