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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Christian belief, what is the source of human transformation?

2. What does the author say happens to people when they feel as if control is being lost?

3. What does Foster say is the focus during Christian meditation?

4. In The Door to Liberations, how are ingrained habits conquered?

5. According to The Discipline of Simplicity, what is simplicity dependent upon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Foster's relationship with Ken and Doris Boyce?

2. Based on what Foster writes, how is meditation different from reading the scriptures?

3. How does the author describe sin?

4. What is the discipline of study focused on, according to Foster?

5. Is it impossible for adults to succeed in their prayer lives, according to Foster? Why?

6. Who are the spiritual disciplines meant for, according to Foster?

7. What role does Bill Cathers play in the Introduction?

8. Who is Richard Foster? Why did he decide to write this book?

9. What is the first principle suggested by Foster to live a simpler life?

10. Why is inner focus important to the discipline of simplicity, according to Foster?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the disciplines of meditation and prayer. How are they different? How are they the same?

Essay Topic 2

Foster states in his chapter about the discipline of simplicity that the Kingdom of God is what readers should be seeking. What metaphor does he use to describe the Kingdom of God? Do you think this is a helpful tool? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Foster uses a narrative point of view throughout his entire book. Why do you think he chooses to write this way? What are the pros and cons of using this point of view in this particular situation?

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