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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 struggle to learn in school?
(a) To be humble when he knows more than the teachers.
(b) To learn the rules of mathematics.
(c) To learn Latin grammar and works by Virgil, such as the Aeneid.
(d) To get along well with his classmates.

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

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

4. Why does Augustine get in trouble?
(a) He follows his friends who are smarter than he.
(b) He is angry with his father.
(c) He believes he deserves a better life.
(d) He has no discipline.

5. How would you characterize Augustine in this Book?
(a) A serious and studies young man.
(b) A sinful young man.
(c) A pious young man.
(d) A mama's boy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Augustine feel when he reads of Zeus engaging in fornication and being powerful?

3. On what does Augustine eventually blame his actions?

4. What about Augustine are both of his parents proud?

5. Where does Augustine go to study?

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