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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who joins Augustus in Milan?
(a) His wife.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mother.
(d) No one.

3. How could Augustine's "journey" be categorized?
(a) From rags to riches.
(b) From riches to rags.
(c) From one of being a sinful youth to becoming a great investigator of the truth and of the nature of God.
(d) From prison to ruling a country.

4. What type of behavior is not tolerate in Rome?
(a) Refusing to stand when a teacher enters.
(b) Spitting on the streets.
(c) Students who are disruptive.
(d) Showing no regard for one's parents.

5. What does a Christian priest predict of Augustine?
(a) He will die in his sins.
(b) He will change and convert to Christianity.
(c) He will become a great defender of the Greek gods.
(d) He will never live long enough to repent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does he prefer that sect at that time in his life?

3. Upon what does Augustine reflect as to the nature of life and death?

4. Why should Monica think Rome is a good place for Augustine?

5. In what is Augustine particularly interested?

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