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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Augustine fear that the pagan myths that he learned studying literature led to?
(a) A lack of faith in the true God.
(b) Being unable to pray for years.
(c) A slovenly attitude towards studying.
(d) His personal corruption.

2. Who is Fautus?
(a) Bishop of the Manicheans.
(b) The Pope's Secretary.
(c) Archbishop of Carthage.
(d) A character in a play by Cicero.

3. How is Augustine a paradox within himself?
(a) He wants to do good but does evil instead.
(b) He sins and yet tells others not to sin.
(c) He sees a play and feels both sorrow and pleasure in witnessing the suffering.
(d) He loves a woman and hates her at the same time.

4. To whom is Augustine married?
(a) He is not married by in a monogamous relationship.
(b) He is not married as he has taken a vow of celibacy.
(c) A woman who is pregnant by him.
(d) A woman of high birth who is poor.

5. Where does Monica want Augustine to be?
(a) In the Vatican.
(b) In Florence.
(c) In Rome.
(d) In Carthage and Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what does Augustine feel overwhelmed?

2. At one point, what does Augustine believe about evil?

3. What is one of Augustine's greatest faults as a boy and young man?

4. What author does Augustine dislike?

5. What does the book Hortensius give Augustine?

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