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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is one of Augustine's greatest faults as a boy and young man?
(a) Pride.
(b) Too serious.
(c) He really had few faults, not too bad.
(d) Overly diligent.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How could Augustine's "journey" be categorized?

2. Instead of learning Christian stories, what does Augustine learn?

3. In what is Augustine particularly interested?

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

5. What does Augustine struggle to learn in school?

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