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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Simplicianus have to stop teaching rhetoric?
(a) His congregation thinks it is heretical.
(b) His eyesight is failing.
(c) The Pope forbids it of Christians.
(d) The Roman Emperor Julian forbids Christians to teach rhetoric.

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

3. At one point, what does Augustine believe about evil?
(a) That it is an independant force.
(b) That it doesn't exist.
(c) That it is just one aspect of God.
(d) That it is as powerful a force as God.

4. What author does Augustine dislike?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Virgil.
(c) Plato.
(d) Homer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What tempts Augustine in this part of his life?

2. Why doesn't Ambrose want wine brought to the tombs?

3. What does Augustine say is wrong about the existence of God in time?

4. How does Augustine change his view of evil?

5. What indicates that Augustine is not quite ready to fully embrace the way of being a priest of Christianity?

(see the answer key)

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