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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. What is the final step to confession, according to Christian belief?

2. The author says that some acts of service are too small. Why?

3. What was Jesus giving the disciples a chance to do?

4. What is the first act of submission, according to Foster?

5. What is the main focus in society, according to Foster?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Foster describe the service of guarding the reputation of others?

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

6. What is the "group guidance" aspect of guidance, according to Foster?

7. How are celebration, joy, and strength related, according to Foster?

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

9. What is your definition of "spiritual direction"?

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

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

Why does Foster include the spiritual discipline of fasting in his book? What is the "right" purpose of fasting as opposed to fasting for other means? Why might fasting be difficult for some people and not as challenging for others?

Essay Topic 3

How is simplicity explored and conveyed in Foster's work? Why do you think Foster wrote about it in this way?

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