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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Augustine resent about his studies of Latin and Greek literature?
(a) How he was led astray morally by some of the stories.
(b) How it took up so much of his youth.
(c) How it alienates him from his classmates.
(d) How the teachers thought they were so important.

2. What does Augustine feel when he reads of Zeus engaging in fornication and being powerful?
(a) Curious as to why a god would do that.
(b) He wants to do these deeds.
(c) Repulsed.
(d) Indifferent.

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

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

5. What is Augustine's position in his circle of friends?
(a) Someone on the fringes.
(b) A leader.
(c) He is a loner.
(d) A follower.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Augustine write the confessions?

2. When does Augustine believe a person starts sinning?

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

4. Where does Augustine go to study?

5. On what does Augustine eventually blame his actions?

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