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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Discipline of Fasting.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Discipline of Meditation says that meditation differs from the scriptures in what way?
(a) There is no difference.
(b) Scriptures are more important.
(c) Meditation makes the scriptures come to life and become more personal.
(d) Meditation takes more discipline.

2. In the book, Foster states that something happens to people when they think they have become "the right kind of person". What is it that happens to people?
(a) They become sinful.
(b) Pride takes over.
(c) They die.
(d) They ask for the wrong types of things.

3. According to Christian belief, what three things does a person need to consider before meeting with God in meditation?
(a) Thoughts, worries, and fears.
(b) Time, place, and posture.
(c) Words, breaths, voice.
(d) Why, when, where.

4. What did Doris Boyce help the author do?
(a) Cook.
(b) Type manuscripts.
(c) Garden.
(d) Clean his home.

5. What is a natural part of life, according to Christian belief?
(a) Death.
(b) Grief.
(c) Sin.
(d) Loss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what circumstances does Jesus instruct his disciples to fast?

2. The author thinks that what sort of environment is good for meditation?

3. According to Christian belief, what does Christian meditation hope to do to the mind?

4. Why does the author say most people are afraid of meditation?

5. According to the author, what are the two types of difficulties a person will face when practicing the spiritual disciplines?

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