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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what century does How the Irish Saved Civilization begin?
(a) Eleventh C.E.
(b) Eleventh B.C.
(c) Fifth C.E.
(d) Fifth B.C.

2. Which groups plunder Italy in the fifth century?
(a) Mongols and Japanese.
(b) Vandals and Visigoths.
(c) Anglo-Saxons and Normans.
(d) Goths and Huns.

3. According to Ireland's foundation myth, the sons of Mil reached Ireland from Spain and took Ireland from the "People of the Goddess _________."
(a) Siobhan.
(b) Dierdre.
(c) Anu.
(d) Danu.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the effect of this battle on Cuchulainn, his helper, and his horse, according to the legend?

2. What nickname is given to the people who reintroduced culture to medieval Europe?

3. What are the last surviving Celtic living languages today?

4. What book moves young Augustine to tears?

5. Whose student is Plato?

(see the answer key)

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