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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was the city of Hippo, where St. Augustine lived?
(a) South Africa.
(b) North Africa.
(c) Zimbabwe.
(d) Ghana.

3. What position is Ausonius given in the year 379 A.D.?
(a) Consul.
(b) Satrap.
(c) Governor.
(d) Prelate.

4. Who is the author of How the Irish Saved Civilization?
(a) Thomas Cahill.
(b) Charles Dickens.
(c) Albert Payson Terhune.
(d) Mark Twain.

5. Machiavelli _________ blamed the barbarians for Rome's fall.
(a) Cynically.
(b) Angrily.
(c) In hindsight.
(d) Correctly.

Short Answer Questions

1. These people loot Europe and burn books.

2. Why does Ausonius go to Emperor Valentinian's court?

3. Who was Charles Kingsley?

4. Who blamed the Christian virtues that softened Rome for its fall?

5. In which book did St. Augustine blame paganism for Rome's troubles with barbarians?

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