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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Augustine fear that the pagan myths that he learned studying literature led to?
(a) His personal corruption.
(b) Being unable to pray for years.
(c) A slovenly attitude towards studying.
(d) A lack of faith in the true God.

2. For what is there always a rationale?
(a) Making money.
(b) Sin.
(c) Going to Rome.
(d) Studying esoteric philosophies.

3. What does Augustine teach?
(a) Algebra and Calculus.
(b) Theology.
(c) Liberal arts and rhetoric.
(d) Painting and architecture.

4. Why does Augustine want to move to Rome?
(a) He has heard the students are more disciplined there.
(b) He wants to go to a milder climate.
(c) He wants to be near the Pope.
(d) He wants to study Roman law.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when men act wickedly?

2. What sort of philosophy does Augustine have?

3. What motivates Augustine's decision to become a philosopher?

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

5. Who offers Augustine explanations of the Manichean philosophy which does not satisfy Augustine?

(see the answer key)

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