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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Augustine is proficient in learning the sciences and philosophy of his time what is he unable to formulate?
(a) A way to merge Manichean and Chrisitan philosophies.
(b) A personal moral system on the use of knowledge.
(c) A personal belief system.
(d) How the Manichean thought system can be used in the area of mathematics.

2. What does Augustine wonder about concerning God before creation?
(a) If God created himself at the same time as creation.
(b) If God creates god and Satan creates evil at the same time to cancel each other out.
(c) If God really created everything.
(d) If God existed doing nothing.

3. What does Hortensius promote?
(a) Violence for change.
(b) The general goal of seeking the truth.
(c) Belief in oneself.
(d) Hedonistic living.

4. What author does Augustine dislike?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Virgil.
(c) Homer.
(d) Plato.

5. What does Ambrose say to bring to the tombs of the saints?
(a) Prayers.
(b) Animal sacrifices.
(c) Food.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom was the book he lost dedicated?

2. Who accompanies Augustine for the holiday?

3. What happens when men act wickedly?

4. Upon what does Augustine wonder?

5. Who does Augustine arrange to marry?

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