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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon what does Augustine reflect as to the nature of life and death?
(a) It is inevitable but only controlled by fate.
(b) God controls all aspects of life and death.
(c) Time passes, and people die, and that is the nature of things.
(d) Life is only a cruel joke and death is the punchline.

2. How could Augustine's "journey" be categorized?
(a) From rags to riches.
(b) From prison to ruling a country.
(c) From one of being a sinful youth to becoming a great investigator of the truth and of the nature of God.
(d) From riches to rags.

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

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

5. What does Augustine find odd about Hortensius?
(a) He is a very religious man.
(b) It is very strongly biased towards Christianity.
(c) It does not promote any religion or sect.
(d) It is written in Hebrew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who joins Augustus in Milan?

2. What author does Augustine dislike?

3. What is the meaning of the phrase that God creates man in his own image?

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

5. Who has Augustine already studied much?

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