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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position is Ausonius given in the year 375 A.D.?
(a) Chief of Staff.
(b) Co-regent.
(c) Prelate.
(d) Proconsul.

2. What happens to Augustine after he begins reading the Bible?
(a) He is crucified.
(b) He regains his sanity.
(c) He accepts baptism.
(d) He becomes pope.

3. Why does Ausonius go to Emperor Valentinian's court?
(a) To tutor the emperor's son, Augustine.
(b) To become the emperor's proconsul.
(c) To tutor the emperor's son, Gratian.
(d) To tutor the emperor.

4. What city is the capital of Roman Africa?
(a) Johannesburg.
(b) Hippo.
(c) Carthage.
(d) Lagos.

5. In Rome, what occupation was called the "class of worms?"
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Professors.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Tax collectors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Romans' reaction to Celtic warriors?

2. When the barbarians invade Rome, how many people die?

3. Which of the artifacts that represent the Irish transition from paganism to Christianity was a pagan votary offering?

4. Who are the druids?

5. What subject does Ausonius teach at the University of Bordeaux?

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