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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Augustine read books of rhetoric?
(a) He is pleasing his father.
(b) He is required to do so.
(c) He wants to learn to argue like they do.
(d) To make a name for himself.

2. How could Augustine's "journey" be categorized?
(a) From one of being a sinful youth to becoming a great investigator of the truth and of the nature of God.
(b) From prison to ruling a country.
(c) From riches to rags.
(d) From rags to riches.

3. Into what has St. Augustine sunk?
(a) A pit of despair.
(b) Sin and lustful behavior.
(c) A deep depression.
(d) The a life of glory for God.

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

5. Who is Fautus?
(a) The Pope's Secretary.
(b) Archbishop of Carthage.
(c) A character in a play by Cicero.
(d) Bishop of the Manicheans.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Augustine later view the Manichean myths?

2. What does Augustine refuse?

3. What does Augustine find odd about Hortensius?

4. What is better to seek after than earthly pleasures?

5. What is Augustine thinking of doing?

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