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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 Christian belief, it is important to pray like who?

2. What will happen, according to Foster, once people become in communion with God?

3. Foster says that true prayer requires what of us?

4. Why should we buy things, according to the author?

5. Foster writes that we should offer prayers to God for requests, as well as what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is fasting addressed in the Bible?

2. Who is Richard Foster? Why did he decide to write this book?

3. What is the discipline of study focused on, according to Foster?

4. What is the first principle suggested by Foster to live a simpler life?

5. What is the difference between spiritual and modern fasting, as described in "The Discipline of Fasting"?

6. How does the author describe sin?

7. Based on Christian belief, how are studying and meditation different?

8. What elements does a person need to consider in order to prepare for meditation, according to "The Discipline of Meditation"?

9. What must a person do to meditate effectively, according to Christian belief?

10. What are the three inner attitudes of simplicity, as stated in Christian doctrine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of juxtaposition in literature? Describe one discipline in Foster's book that you think is a good example of a juxtaposition of another discipline. Why do you think Foster may have presented concepts in his book this way?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the symbolism of the towel Foster uses in his chapter on the discipline of service. What does the towel symbolize? How can it help readers better follow the spiritual discipline of service?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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