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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nationality is the young man who is enslaved as a shepherd by the Irish in 401 C.E.?
(a) Briton.
(b) German.
(c) Roman.
(d) Irish.

2. What position is Ausonius given in the year 375 A.D.?
(a) Co-regent.
(b) Proconsul.
(c) Prelate.
(d) Chief of Staff.

3. What causes Augustine to start reading the Bible?
(a) His study of Paul's writings.
(b) A post-resurrection appearance to Augustine by Jesus Himself.
(c) A child's voice chanting, "take, read."
(d) A vision of Christ crucified.

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

5. With whom does the author hint he sides?
(a) The lions.
(b) The lambs.
(c) The mice.
(d) The men.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years after this first encounter did St. Augustine blame paganism for the problems his city was having with barbarians?

2. What was fifth-century Rome considered?

3. What is reported to be alive in American universities?

4. These people preserved Europe's Greco-Roman and Judaeo-Christian heritage.

5. Thanks to the barbarian invasions, the spirit of _________________ as a living entity is irrevocably lost.

(see the answer key)

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