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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say makes it difficult for a person to explore the spiritual life?
(a) The physical world.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Unanswered prayers.

2. Why does fasting seem to be a desirable goal in the secular world, according to The Discipline of Fasting?
(a) The author is not clear.
(b) It helps us get closer to God.
(c) People want to be more spiritual.
(d) There is a focus on weight and health.

3. According to Christian belief, what is the most important thing to focus on?
(a) The Kingdom of God.
(b) Our finances.
(c) Our relationships with others.
(d) Our sins.

4. What does the author say is NOT a requirement to understand the disciplines?
(a) Trust in God.
(b) Theoretical knowledge.
(c) A Bible.
(d) Close friends.

5. During fasting, the close bond between fasting and what becomes clear, according to Foster?
(a) Guidance.
(b) Meditation.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Service.

Short Answer Questions

1. Foster writes that Eastern meditation hopes to do what to the mind?

2. What served as a guide for prayer for the author?

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

4. Who is Dallas Willard?

5. What does the author say becomes an ingrained habit?

(see the answer key)

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