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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age does Augustine decide to become a philosopher?
(a) 19.
(b) 25.
(c) 33.
(d) 16.

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

3. Besides thievery, in what is Augustine involved?
(a) Pranks.
(b) Murder.
(c) Cheating on his exams.
(d) Gambling.

4. With what is Augustine in love?
(a) With vice.
(b) With violence.
(c) With himself.
(d) With being in love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Augustine eventually blame his actions?

2. What does a Christian priest predict of Augustine?

3. What is Augustine's position in his circle of friends?

4. At one point, what does Augustine believe about evil?

5. What about Augustine are both of his parents proud?

(see the answer key)

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