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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when men act wickedly?
(a) They do damage to their own soul.
(b) They enjoy evil passions.
(c) They chose their will and not God's.
(d) They are punished either now or later.

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

3. 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.

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

5. What does Hortensius promote?
(a) The general goal of seeking the truth.
(b) Hedonistic living.
(c) Violence for change.
(d) Belief in oneself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Augustine get in trouble?

2. Why do Augustine and his friends steal a pear?

3. Who writes Hortensius?

4. For what is the stealing of the pear a metaphor?

5. What is Augustine thinking of doing?

(see the answer key)

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