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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Augustine view the holy men of the Bible?
(a) As too righteous to ever emulate.
(b) As terribly flawed.
(c) As delusional.
(d) As not entirely righteous.

2. Why does Augustine wish his family had arranged a marriage for him?
(a) For the prestige that a marriage could have brought.
(b) So that at least his sexual lust would have produced a family.
(c) So his mother could be taken care of.
(d) So that he wouldn't have to become a monk.

3. What happens when men act wickedly?
(a) They do damage to their own soul.
(b) They chose their will and not God's.
(c) They enjoy evil passions.
(d) They are punished either now or later.

4. With what is Augustine preoccupied?
(a) Becoming holy.
(b) Taking a trip to the Holy Lands.
(c) Learning languages.
(d) Drama both on stage and in real life.

5. What is Augustine's position in his circle of friends?
(a) A leader.
(b) He is a loner.
(c) Someone on the fringes.
(d) A follower.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what is Augustine particularly interested?

2. What does Augustine find odd about Hortensius?

3. Instead of learning Christian stories, what does Augustine learn?

4. Why does Augustine write the confessions?

5. At what age does Augustine decide to become a philosopher?

(see the answer key)

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