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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Augustine's friends laughed at predicting the future through stargazing?
(a) Neferdata.
(b) Archemenon.
(c) Nebridius.
(d) Serpius.

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

3. What is one of Augustine's greatest faults as a boy and young man?
(a) Overly diligent.
(b) He really had few faults, not too bad.
(c) Too serious.
(d) Pride.

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

5. Besides thievery, in what is Augustine involved?
(a) Murder.
(b) Cheating on his exams.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Pranks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ambrose say to bring to the tombs of the saints?

2. How does Augustine leave Carthage and his mother?

3. What happens when men act wickedly?

4. Why does Augustine wish his family had arranged a marriage for him?

5. Who does Augustine meet in Milan?

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