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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the service of listening do, according to Christian belief?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Distracts us.
(c) Quiets the mind.
(d) Helps us bear others' burdens.

2. In The Discipline of Solitude, it is mentioned that people will witness what if they practice solitude?
(a) God's blessings.
(b) Answered prayer.
(c) Visions.
(d) Inner peace.

3. According to Foster, what is meant to be part of a daily routine?
(a) Writing in a journal.
(b) Worship.
(c) Taking walks outside.
(d) Fasting.

4. How does Foster think many people feel when they are silent?
(a) Useful.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Helpless.

5. According to Christian belief, what does submission allow the person to do?
(a) Give God more room in their lives.
(b) Engage in a power struggle.
(c) Listen to other people.
(d) Finally obey others who are right.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Foster, what is the final step to improved obedience through worship?

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

4. Spiritual direction is meant to facilitate what, according to The Discipline of Guidance?

5. According to Christian belief, spiritual direction ministers to what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is "the dark night of the soul"?

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

3. According to Christian belief, why is the discipline of submission the least desirable to pursue?

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

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

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

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

8. What do you think it means when Foster says true worship is when "spirit touches spirit"?

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

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

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