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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

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 has never heard of Augustine or his teachings.
(b) Ireland accepts Augustine's teachings.
(c) Ireland rejects Augustine's teachings.
(d) Ireland is familiar with Augustine and his teachings.

2. Which class and nationality of people considered the Irish "incapable of civilization?"
(a) Uneducated Americans.
(b) Educated Englishmen.
(c) Uneducated Englishmen.
(d) Educated Americans.

3. 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.?
(a) Patricius.
(b) Patrocles.
(c) Patrick.
(d) Petrarch.

4. After he returns to Britain, what does Patricius feel called by?
(a) The "Voice of Rome."
(b) The "Voice of the Vatican."
(c) The "Voice of Ireland."
(d) The "Voice of Gaul."

5. What task is Patricius pressed into doing by his new master?
(a) Tending sheep.
(b) Blacksmithing.
(c) Herding cows.
(d) Training horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gratian's co-regent when he succeeds Valentinian in 375 A.D.?

2. The author of How the Irish Saved Civilization vows to give hearing to all "without ______."

3. One well-known Green Martyr was:

4. What causes Augustine to start reading the Bible?

5. What happens to Augustine when, after reading the works of Saul of Tarsus, he realized that Plato's views on truth were wrong?

(see the answer key)

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