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Questions 1-5 of 25:

What means the spiritual? (from Book XIII)

Prayer.

God.

Scriptures.

Light.

What is the difference between men and God as far as will is concerned? (from Book XIII)

Man's will is a reflection of God's will.

It is so slight a difference that only God can percieve the difference.

Men do not have an unchangeable will.

None because man is created in God's image.

If two people both believe in the word of God, what can be fruitful? (from Book XII)

Agreement.

Debate about interpretations.

Witnessing to a third.

Compromise on interpretation.

Why should Monica think Rome is a good place for Augustine? (from Book V)

He might meet the Pope.

Because he is close to the heart of Christianity.

He can see the wages of sin of the Roman Empire.

His asthma will benefit by the dry air.

What book does Augustine understand that challenges many people? (from Book IV)

The Ten Categories.

The Categories that Govern the Stars.

The Ten Comandments of Manichean Life.

The Categorical Allusion.

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