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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. How does the author define sorrow?

2. According to statements in The Discipline of Silence, most people seem to see solitude as something that is what?

3. According to The Discipline of Submission, what is lauded in our modern culture?

4. In the book, it states that for worship, there is a need for the person to have a strong desire to be what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is Foster's definition of "self-righteous service"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

There are several paradoxes in Foster's book. Identify at least one of these instances and describe why Foster may have used a paradox when describing this particular situation.

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