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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does he prefer that sect at that time in his life?
(a) Because it seemed more logical.
(b) Because it did not ask much of him.
(c) Because it fit in better with his lifestyle at that time.
(d) Because it was simple.

3. Why do Augustine and his friends steal a pear?
(a) Because there is a beggar who is starving and they give it to him.
(b) Because the owner of the fruit trees had insulted them.
(c) Because they are hungry students.
(d) For the pure pleasure of thievery.

4. When does Augustine believe a person starts sinning?
(a) When one becomes married.
(b) At puberty.
(c) Right at infancy.
(d) Never.

5. Who writes Hortensius?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Cicero.
(c) Homer.
(d) Plato.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is better to seek after than earthly pleasures?

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

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

4. What is one of Augustine's greatest faults as a boy and young man?

5. Into what has St. Augustine sunk?

(see the answer key)

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