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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what is Augustine in love?
(a) With being in love.
(b) With violence.
(c) With vice.
(d) With himself.

2. How does Augustine later view the Manichean myths?
(a) As correct by incomplete.
(b) As misguided.
(c) As evil.
(d) As ridiculous.

3. Of what is Augustine reassured?
(a) That he does not have to give up his philosophical and scientific inquiries.
(b) That the end does indeed justify the means.
(c) That Jesus loves him.
(d) That God is just waiting on him.

4. Into what has St. Augustine sunk?
(a) A pit of despair.
(b) The a life of glory for God.
(c) A deep depression.
(d) Sin and lustful behavior.

5. What do the Manicheans believe about man's soul?
(a) Women have souls but men do not.
(b) Men have souls but women do not.
(c) Man does not have a soul.
(d) Every man has a soul of light, good, and a soul of darkness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Victorinus?

2. Why is Augustine unable to believe in Jesus?

3. Why does Augustine get in trouble?

4. Why is Augustine's father is willing to shoulder large financial burdens?

5. Instead of studying the literal meaning of a phrase what is important to study?

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