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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. With what is Augustine in love?
(a) With himself.
(b) With violence.
(c) With being in love.
(d) With vice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Augustine eventually blame his actions?

2. What author does Augustine dislike?

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

4. Why does Augustine get in trouble?

5. Why does Augustine write the confessions?

(see the answer key)

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