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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what does Augustine eventually blame his actions?
(a) An evil force.
(b) His parents pushing his to succeed.
(c) His own violition.
(d) God's disinterest in him.

2. Instead of learning Christian stories, what does Augustine learn?
(a) He learned and admired the Gods in pagan myths.
(b) How to be a successful businessman.
(c) The precepts of Buddhism.
(d) How to be a soldier.

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

4. How does Augustine possibly cross the boundaries between friendship and sex?
(a) Being sexually involved with a male friend.
(b) Having sex with the wives of male friends.
(c) Being friends with a woman and then seducing her under the guise of friendship.
(d) He never confuses the two states of being.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Augustine and his friends steal a pear?

2. What does Augustine feel when he reads of Zeus engaging in fornication and being powerful?

3. With what is Augustine preoccupied?

4. What does the book Hortensius give Augustine?

5. Why does Augustine wish his family had arranged a marriage for him?

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