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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 Augustine warn will happen if we move away from God's responsibility for the creation?
(a) We imply creation is an illusion.
(b) We assume responsibility ourselves for creation.
(c) We are moving away from reality, since God is the creator of all things.
(d) We then hand over responsibility for creation to Lucifer.

2. What do the Manicheans believe when one their "Elect" digest food gifts?
(a) Angels or spirits are released to the Manichean's benefit.
(b) The Elect move forward on the wheel of time.
(c) The gift is transmuted into divine energy.
(d) The gifts' energy feeds the universe.

3. What does Ambrose say to bring to the tombs of the saints?
(a) Prayers.
(b) Animal sacrifices.
(c) Food.
(d) Money.

4. What tempts Augustine in this part of his life?
(a) Drink.
(b) Women.
(c) Vanity.
(d) Music.

5. How does Augustine define formlessness?
(a) As substance to be wrought by the thought of God.
(b) As ineffable.
(c) As close to nothing, but capable of receiving form.
(d) As everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Augustine a paradox within himself?

2. What does Augustine fabricate in order to be accepted by his peers?

3. Why is Augustine's father is willing to shoulder large financial burdens?

4. Why should Monica think Rome is a good place for Augustine?

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

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