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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what is the stealing of the pear a metaphor?
(a) Those who grab the fruits of goodness without having the spirit of righteousness.
(b) The desire for goodness without being good.
(c) The hopes for fruit without labor.
(d) The good of the earth tainted by Satan.

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

3. Into what has St. Augustine sunk?
(a) A deep depression.
(b) Sin and lustful behavior.
(c) A pit of despair.
(d) The a life of glory for God.

4. Why should Monica think Rome is a good place for Augustine?
(a) Because he is close to the heart of Christianity.
(b) He can see the wages of sin of the Roman Empire.
(c) He might meet the Pope.
(d) His asthma will benefit by the dry air.

5. What does the book Hortensius give Augustine?
(a) A desire to become a famous orator.
(b) Bad dreams.
(c) Knowledge to learn Greek.
(d) A love for philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of behavior is not tolerate in Rome?

3. Besides thievery, in what is Augustine involved?

4. What does Augustine find odd about Hortensius?

5. How is Augustine a paradox within himself?

(see the answer key)

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