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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the modern-day name of the country from which the barbarians that attacked and eventually conquered Rome came?
(a) Germany.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Britain.
(d) Denmark.

2. What happens to Augustine when, after reading the works of Saul of Tarsus, he realized that Plato's views on truth were wrong?
(a) He suffered a nervous breakdown.
(b) He joined the barbarians.
(c) He went out of business.
(d) He died.

3. Which two rivers separate barbarians from the Roman Empire?
(a) The Volga and the Rhine.
(b) The Volga and the Thames.
(c) The Rhine and the Danube.
(d) The Danube and the Volga.

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

5. What nationality was Disraeli?
(a) Israeli.
(b) English.
(c) Irish.
(d) Scottish.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the barbarians invade Rome, how many people die?

2. In what year is Rome overtaken?

3. What ends Ausonius' career?

4. On what date does Rome first encounter barbarians?

5. According to the author of How the Irish Saved Civilization, leisure is necessary for learning to ______________.

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