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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 find odd about Hortensius?
(a) It is very strongly biased towards Christianity.
(b) It does not promote any religion or sect.
(c) It is written in Hebrew.
(d) He is a very religious man.

2. How does Augustine see Christianity as being deficient?
(a) It fails to impress Augustine with its superior viewpoint to the many other religions and sects available.
(b) It is too improbable.
(c) It is too simplistic.
(d) It doesn't promote change through violence or any means possible.

3. How could Augustine's "journey" be categorized?
(a) From riches to rags.
(b) From prison to ruling a country.
(c) From rags to riches.
(d) From one of being a sinful youth to becoming a great investigator of the truth and of the nature of God.

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

5. What is Augustine's native language?
(a) Gaelic.
(b) Greek.
(c) Latin.
(d) German.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what does Augustine wonder?

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

3. How does Augustine view the holy men of the Bible?

4. How does Augustine later view the Manichean myths?

5. Who writes Hortensius?

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