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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 was simple.
(d) Because it fit in better with his lifestyle at that time.

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

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

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

5. What is one of Augustine's future struggles in life?
(a) Whether to marry his childhood sweetheart and enter into sins of the flesh.
(b) If he should take vows with the church.
(c) To allow those he love to walk their own path.
(d) To have the spirit of truth and faith to inform his and others' good deeds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Augustine's father is willing to shoulder large financial burdens?

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

3. Where does Augustine go to study?

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

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

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