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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. According to The Discipline of Submission, what is the key to submission?

2. What does God desire proper worship to be, based on Christian belief?

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

4. God is always willing to receive a person's what, according to Christian belief?

5. What is the type of joy Foster discusses?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. According to "The Discipline of Celebration," what is Jubilee?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

How is simplicity explored and conveyed in Foster's work? Why do you think Foster wrote about it in this way?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Foster include the spiritual discipline of fasting in his book? What is the "right" purpose of fasting as opposed to fasting for other means? Why might fasting be difficult for some people and not as challenging for others?

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