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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of culture is Ireland described as in the opening pages of this book?
(a) Iron Age.
(b) Industrial Age.
(c) Space Age.
(d) Stone Age.

2. Why does Ausonius go to Emperor Valentinian's court?
(a) To become the emperor's proconsul.
(b) To tutor the emperor's son, Augustine.
(c) To tutor the emperor's son, Gratian.
(d) To tutor the emperor.

3. Romans think the army bespeaks __________.
(a) Dictatorship.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Socialism.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which class and nationality of people considered the Irish "incapable of civilization?"

2. In what year does the last Western emperor die?

3. Who was Charles Kingsley?

4. In which mountain range do the two rivers that separate the barbarians from the Roman Empire originate?

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

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