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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Augustine write the confessions?
(a) To find out the sources of his errors earlier in life and also to encourage the faithful in seeking truth and knowledge of God.
(b) In order to show his sincerity to be admitted to a monk order.
(c) For his final project in school.
(d) By order of the Pope.

2. Why does Augustine get in trouble?
(a) He has no discipline.
(b) He believes he deserves a better life.
(c) He is angry with his father.
(d) He follows his friends who are smarter than he.

3. Why do Augustine and his friends steal a pear?
(a) Because the owner of the fruit trees had insulted them.
(b) For the pure pleasure of thievery.
(c) Because they are hungry students.
(d) Because there is a beggar who is starving and they give it to him.

4. At one point, what does Augustine believe about evil?
(a) That it is just one aspect of God.
(b) That it is as powerful a force as God.
(c) That it doesn't exist.
(d) That it is an independant force.

5. How does Augustine later view the Manichean myths?
(a) As ridiculous.
(b) As evil.
(c) As correct by incomplete.
(d) As misguided.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustine refuse?

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

3. What does Augustine find odd about Hortensius?

4. By what does Augustine feel overwhelmed?

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

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