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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. During fasting, the close bond between fasting and what becomes clear, according to Foster?

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

3. The author warns against purchasing what?

4. What helps the mind to become more centered and increases the ability to learn more, as stated in Foster's book?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. According to "The Discipline of Study," what are the four steps to study?

2. Based on Christian belief, how are studying and meditation different?

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

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

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

6. Foster writes that the main difference between Christian and Eastern forms of meditation is what?

7. What happens when people truly pray, according to Foster?

8. What does Foster say will happen if the disciplines become law-like?

9. According to "Door to LIberations," what are the two types of difficulties a person will face when practicing the spiritual disciplines?

10. When the author says we should pray like children, what does he mean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the discipline of guidance explored and conveyed in Foster's work? Why do you think Foster wrote about it in this way? Do you think it is different from the other disciplines in any particular way?

Essay Topic 2

What is the purpose of juxtaposition in literature? Describe one discipline in Foster's book that you think is a good example of a juxtaposition of another discipline. Why do you think Foster may have presented concepts in his book this way?

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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