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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What major theme concerning Augustine will be shown in later chapters to apply to Ireland as they themselves become Christian?
(a) Ireland rejects Augustine's teachings.
(b) Ireland accepts Augustine's teachings.
(c) Ireland is familiar with Augustine and his teachings.
(d) Ireland has never heard of Augustine or his teachings.

2. Who is Gratian's co-regent when he succeeds Valentinian in 375 A.D.?
(a) Augustine.
(b) Valentinian II.
(c) Brutus.
(d) Nero.

3. Which river separated the Roman legions from the barbarian hordes that were attacking them?
(a) The Thames.
(b) The Danube.
(c) The Rhine.
(d) The Volga.

4. What city is the capital of Roman Africa?
(a) Johannesburg.
(b) Carthage.
(c) Lagos.
(d) Hippo.

5. What is the title of Augustine of Hippo's memoir?
(a) City of God.
(b) Aenid.
(c) Book of Kells.
(d) Confessions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What position is Ausonius given in the year 375 A.D.?

3. These people loot Europe and burn books.

4. At the time of his capture, what is the name of the young man enslaved as a shepherd by the Irish in 401 C.E.?

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

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