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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 Foster, our celebration must be what?

2. Foster states that what requires surrender of our will?

3. The description of guidance is opening the _____ to respond to God's directions.

4. What does Foster say about laughter?

5. In Biblical times, saints came together to do what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the difference between being alone and solitude, according to Foster?

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

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

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

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

10. What does the service of sharing the Word of Life include, according to "The Discipline of Service"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think the loss of his parents at a relatively early age may have had an impact on Foster? If so, how do you think it would have affected his profession and the content he included in his book?

Essay Topic 2

What do you think is the main theme of Foster's book? Identify at least three instances in "Celebration of Discipline" that communicate this theme.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Foster include foreshadowing in his chapter about study? What does Foster indicate by first giving readers a quote from the apostle Paul? Did you anticipate what the rest of the chapter ended up revealing?

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