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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Augustine write the confessions?
(a) For his final project in school.
(b) To find out the sources of his errors earlier in life and also to encourage the faithful in seeking truth and knowledge of God.
(c) By order of the Pope.
(d) In order to show his sincerity to be admitted to a monk order.

2. Where does Augustine go to study?
(a) The Vatican.
(b) Carthage.
(c) Rome.
(d) Florence.

3. What about Augustine are both of his parents proud?
(a) His kindness.
(b) His wit.
(c) His intellect.
(d) His appeal to women.

4. How does Augustine later view the Manichean myths?
(a) As evil.
(b) As correct by incomplete.
(c) As ridiculous.
(d) As misguided.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How could Augustine's "journey" be categorized?

2. What notion does Augustine attack?

3. How does Augustine see Christianity as being deficient?

4. What book does Augustine understand that challenges many people?

5. What does Augustine fabricate in order to be accepted by his peers?

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