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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what is Augustine preoccupied?
(a) Learning languages.
(b) Drama both on stage and in real life.
(c) Becoming holy.
(d) Taking a trip to the Holy Lands.

2. What is Ambrose's intent about his preferences at the tombs?
(a) To keep the wrong kind of people out.
(b) To keep people from getting too joyful.
(c) To promote restraint and moral behavior.
(d) To promote a higher spiritual communion.

3. Why does Augustine want to move to Rome?
(a) He wants to go to a milder climate.
(b) He has heard the students are more disciplined there.
(c) He wants to be near the Pope.
(d) He wants to study Roman law.

4. What happens when men act wickedly?
(a) They enjoy evil passions.
(b) They are punished either now or later.
(c) They do damage to their own soul.
(d) They chose their will and not God's.

5. For what is there always a rationale?
(a) Studying esoteric philosophies.
(b) Sin.
(c) Making money.
(d) Going to Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the book Hortensius give Augustine?

2. Why doesn't Ambrose want wine brought to the tombs?

3. Besides thievery, in what is Augustine involved?

4. What interests Augustine more than higher goals or values?

5. What does Simplicianus say Victorinus has to do?

(see the answer key)

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