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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For what is there always a rationale?
(a) Sin.
(b) Studying esoteric philosophies.
(c) Going to Rome.
(d) Making money.

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

4. What interests Augustine more than higher goals or values?
(a) Love and friendship.
(b) Success and fame.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Intellectual knowledge.

5. On what does Augustine eventually blame his actions?
(a) His own violition.
(b) God's disinterest in him.
(c) An evil force.
(d) His parents pushing his to succeed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drives Augustine farther away from thoughts of God?

2. What does Augustine resent about his studies of Latin and Greek literature?

3. How would you characterize Augustine in this Book?

4. What does Augustine struggle to learn in school?

5. Why does he prefer that sect at that time in his life?

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