1. Why does Augustine believe it is not the motion of the heavenly bodies that determines the length of a day?
(a) Because different heavenly bodies move at different speeds.
(b) Because heavenly bodies are in a set relation to each other always.
(c) Because God could not have created the earth in 7 earth days.
(d) Because heavenly bodies are motionless and therefore cannot make time move.

2. What makes it easy for Augustine to quit his job?
(a) He feels God paving the way.
(b) He has not been very popular with the students.
(c) He has been suffering from overwork.
(d) The dean is not happy with him.

3. What does a Christian priest predict of Augustine?
(a) He will die in his sins.
(b) He will change and convert to Christianity.
(c) He will become a great defender of the Greek gods.
(d) He will never live long enough to repent.

4. To what does Augustine come to think the predictions of astrologists are due?
(a) A weakness of the brain.
(b) A misunderstanding of astronomy.
(c) Purely a matter of chance, plus taking into account a person's condition, wealth, and circumstances.
(d) Making the predictions so general, they can apply to almost anyone.

5. Why do Augustine and his friends steal a pear?
(a) Because they are hungry students.
(b) For the pure pleasure of thievery.
(c) Because the owner of the fruit trees had insulted them.
(d) Because there is a beggar who is starving and they give it to him.