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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Augustine unable to believe in Jesus?
(a) He thinks Christ would be defiled by being born of the Virgin Mary.
(b) He thinks it is impossible for God to be also human.
(c) He thinks Jesus wasn't a real person.
(d) He thinks Jesus is too good to be true.

2. What is Ambrose's intent about his preferences at the tombs?
(a) To keep people from getting too joyful.
(b) To promote restraint and moral behavior.
(c) To promote a higher spiritual communion.
(d) To keep the wrong kind of people out.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Fautus?

2. Why does Augustine want to move to Rome?

3. When does Augustine believe a person starts sinning?

4. What do the Manicheans believe when one their "Elect" digest food gifts?

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

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