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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Augustine founds his semi-monastic community in Milan, what is its goal?
(a) Educating the barbarians.
(b) Restoring the Roman empire.
(c) Attaining truth through Plato and his commentators.
(d) Attaining world peace.

2. Which prophecy refers to the Roman Empire's total lifespan?
(a) The Prophecy of Apollo.
(b) The Prophecy of Romulus and Remus.
(c) The Prophecy of Rome.
(d) The Prophecy of the Twelve Eagles.

3. What did Petrarch blame for the Roman Empire's fall?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Paganism.
(c) Its weak military.
(d) Its inner faults.

4. In which mountain range do the two rivers that separate the barbarians from the Roman Empire originate?
(a) Alps.
(b) Balkans.
(c) Caucasus.
(d) Urals.

5. What category of people is this book about?
(a) Evangelists.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Explorers.
(d) Soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Christian monks teach the Irish about Mil?

2. How old is Patricius when he is kidnapped?

3. What is the only Celtic nation-state in the world?

4. In the war that results from the collapse of the deal between Queen Medb and the owner of the bull, what is the name of Daire's champion?

5. What type of evidence backs the Irish foundation myth?

(see the answer key)

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