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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the mind retain in memory?
(a) Not just an image of an object, but all qualities of an object, the thing itself.
(b) Love more than anything.
(c) God.
(d) Self.

2. For what is the stealing of the pear a metaphor?
(a) The hopes for fruit without labor.
(b) Those who grab the fruits of goodness without having the spirit of righteousness.
(c) The desire for goodness without being good.
(d) The good of the earth tainted by Satan.

3. With what is Augustine in love?
(a) With violence.
(b) With being in love.
(c) With himself.
(d) With vice.

4. When does Augustine reject astrology?
(a) After speaking to an old man Vindicianus, and also due to the arguments of his friend Nebridius.
(b) When the stars show a pattern not predicted.
(c) When it says he was to die when he was 28 and he doesn't.
(d) When he studies his horoscope for a year and very little comes true.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an argument that Augustine learns from his friend Nebridius?

2. Who writes Hortensius?

3. What does the faithful begin doing under the guidance of Ambrose?

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

5. Why is Augustine unable to believe in Jesus?

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