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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who gave this report about American universities?
(a) Mark Twain.
(b) Charles Kingsley.
(c) Henry Grafton.
(d) John Henry Newman.

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

4. What did Petrarch blame for the Roman Empire's fall?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Its inner faults.
(c) Paganism.
(d) Its weak military.

5. Which group raids Britain in the fifth century?
(a) Normans.
(b) Huns.
(c) Anglo-Saxons.
(d) Celts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Tain Bo Cuailnge, why does Queen Medb's bull defect to King Ailil?

2. What is the modern-day name of the country from which the barbarians that attacked and eventually conquered Rome came?

3. What is the name of Mil's family poet?

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

5. Why does the deal between Queen Medb and the bull's owner fall through?

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