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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Instead of learning Christian stories, what does Augustine learn?
(a) The precepts of Buddhism.
(b) He learned and admired the Gods in pagan myths.
(c) How to be a successful businessman.
(d) How to be a soldier.

2. Why does Augustine write the confessions?
(a) In order to show his sincerity to be admitted to a monk order.
(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) For his final project in school.
(d) By order of the Pope.

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

4. What does Augustine fear that the pagan myths that he learned studying literature led to?
(a) A slovenly attitude towards studying.
(b) His personal corruption.
(c) A lack of faith in the true God.
(d) Being unable to pray for years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Augustine eventually blame his actions?

2. What is Augustine's native language?

3. What does Augustine say about people like his mother, Monica?

4. At one point, what does Augustine believe about evil?

5. What is one of Augustine's greatest faults as a boy and young man?

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