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

2. Why is Augustine's father is willing to shoulder large financial burdens?
(a) To have large doweries for his daughters.
(b) To give his wife a luxurious lifestyle.
(c) To help Augustine succeed.
(d) To have servants to care for his children.

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

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

5. Where does Augustine go to study?
(a) The Vatican.
(b) Rome.
(c) Florence.
(d) Carthage.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is Augustine in love?

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

3. In what is Augustine particularly interested?

4. How would you characterize Augustine in this Book?

5. When does Augustine believe a person starts sinning?

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