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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What drives Augustine farther away from thoughts of God?
(a) Making money.
(b) Being a soldier.
(c) Studying the Greek philosophers.
(d) Sexual adventures.

2. Who offers Augustine explanations of the Manichean philosophy which does not satisfy Augustine?
(a) Remeer.
(b) Faustus.
(c) Marlette.
(d) Cicero.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What interests Augustine more than higher goals or values?

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

3. What does a Christian priest predict of Augustine?

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

5. What does Augustine refuse?

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