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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who writes Hortensius?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Homer.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Plato.

3. Of what is Augustine reassured?
(a) That the end does indeed justify the means.
(b) That Jesus loves him.
(c) That God is just waiting on him.
(d) That he does not have to give up his philosophical and scientific inquiries.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustine say about people like his mother, Monica?

2. How does Victorinus become a Christian?

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

4. What about Augustine are both of his parents proud?

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

(see the answer key)

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