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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) Indifferent.
(d) Curious as to why a god would do that.

4. What does Hortensius promote?
(a) Hedonistic living.
(b) The general goal of seeking the truth.
(c) Violence for change.
(d) Belief in oneself.

5. How is Augustine a paradox within himself?
(a) He loves a woman and hates her at the same time.
(b) He sins and yet tells others not to sin.
(c) He sees a play and feels both sorrow and pleasure in witnessing the suffering.
(d) He wants to do good but does evil instead.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Augustine later view the Manichean myths?

2. What does Augustine say about people like his mother, Monica?

3. What does Augustine fabricate in order to be accepted by his peers?

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

5. What does Augustine find odd about Hortensius?

(see the answer key)

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