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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Monologium, Chapters XXX - LXIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapters one and two argue that a being which is "best, and greatest and highest of all existing beings" _________ exist.
(a) Must.
(b) Could.
(c) Might.
(d) Do not.

2. This ideal of goodness must be ____________ goodness.
(a) Perfect.
(b) Mighty.
(c) Very good.
(d) Strong.

3. This being is the best of all beings for what reason?
(a) It is the source of all being.
(b) It is the smartest of all beings.
(c) It is the most compassionate of all beings.
(d) It is the best of all beings.

4. In chapter forty-one we discover that God "begets" in the most perfect and true way but is also __________ in the most perfect and true way.
(a) "Killed."
(b) "Begotten."
(c) "Ridiculed."
(d) "Born."

5. Anselm's arguments will be consistent with what?
(a) Other arguments.
(b) Some Christian denominations.
(c) Christian tradition.
(d) Most views.

Short Answer Questions

1. Can two objects both possess goodness, but to differing degrees?

2. What is the only method of creating the world?

3. Chapter sixteen raises a challenge: since God is equivalent to all his properties, can't we understand God when we understand these properties? How does Anselm respond?

4. Chapter eight explains how God can be compassionate but also lack what?

5. The Monologium is ______________ than the Proslogium.

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