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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Augustine wish his family had arranged a marriage for him?
(a) So that at least his sexual lust would have produced a family.
(b) So that he wouldn't have to become a monk.
(c) For the prestige that a marriage could have brought.
(d) So his mother could be taken care of.

2. At one point, what does Augustine believe about evil?
(a) That it doesn't exist.
(b) That it is just one aspect of God.
(c) That it is an independant force.
(d) That it is as powerful a force as God.

3. Who joins Augustus in Milan?
(a) No one.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His wife.

4. What is better to seek after than earthly pleasures?
(a) Joyful living with God.
(b) Marriage and propagating as God commanded.
(c) Heaven through being an ascetic.
(d) To be kind to all.

5. On what does Augustine eventually blame his actions?
(a) An evil force.
(b) His own violition.
(c) God's disinterest in him.
(d) His parents pushing his to succeed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Augustine possibly cross the boundaries between friendship and sex?

2. Upon what does Augustine reflect as to the nature of life and death?

3. How could Augustine's "journey" be categorized?

4. Upon what does Augustine wonder?

5. Why should Monica think Rome is a good place for Augustine?

(see the answer key)

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