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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of Augustine's greatest faults as a boy and young man?
(a) He really had few faults, not too bad.
(b) Too serious.
(c) Overly diligent.
(d) Pride.

2. How would you characterize Augustine in this Book?
(a) A pious young man.
(b) A serious and studies young man.
(c) A mama's boy.
(d) A sinful young man.

3. In what is Augustine particularly interested?
(a) The history of the world.
(b) How he can become successful in the church.
(c) The ways religion all led to the same place.
(d) The importance of a person's intentions.

4. By what does Augustine feel overwhelmed?
(a) By his inability to corrupt his friends faith.
(b) By the task set before him by God.
(c) By his friend's miraculous recovery.
(d) By the power of sin and death.

5. Why is Augustine's father is willing to shoulder large financial burdens?
(a) To give his wife a luxurious lifestyle.
(b) To help Augustine succeed.
(c) To have large doweries for his daughters.
(d) To have servants to care for his children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustine resent about his studies of Latin and Greek literature?

2. To whom is Augustine married?

3. What happens to a friend who is ill and unconscious?

4. What about Augustine are both of his parents proud?

5. What is Augustine's position in his circle of friends?

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