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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does it mean that Augustine requires his students to have such broad knowledge to master his course?
(a) That he was preparing them for other professions should they not prove adept at teaching.
(b) That he was a hard taskmaster with high expectations of his students.
(c) That learning from Augustine was all absorbing and time consuming.
(d) That he believes that finding the meaning of scripture can only be done through intense and careful study.

2. What does Augustine write is incompatible with love?
(a) Coveting things for one's self is incompatible with love.
(b) Using things without the goal of enjoying them is incompatible with love.
(c) Using things without seeking wisdom is incompatible with love.
(d) Using things for non-Scriptural purposes is incompatible with love.

3. What are the two general confusions that Augustine says come from Christians who do not differentiate themselves from pagans?
(a) Individuals will be led to worship the creation rather than the Creator.
(b) Emotions will become the focus of worship and Christian community will crumble.
(c) Signs are treated as things and things are treated as signs.
(d) Students will attempt to win supporters to their views and Christian community will be broken.

4. What is the step that Augustine identifies an individual should take before entering into a proper relationship with God?
(a) An individual's eyes must be purged and God's plan and healing must be followed.
(b) An individual must repent of their sins and be baptized.
(c) An individual must sell all possessions and give the money to the Priest.
(d) An individual must leave their mother and father and cleave to the Church.

5. What does Book Three state is the purpose of God or angels using condemning terms?
(a) In relation to destroying evil or lust.
(b) To announce judgment.
(c) To announce displeasure with human conduct.
(d) To identify human nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustine call the types of grammar used through Scripture?

2. What hazard does Augustine state must one keep in check as they learn of the fields pertaining to Scripture?

3. Why does Augustine claim that Christian students fall into the trap that prevents them from separating themselves from pagans?

4. To what does Augustine compare his distinction of things?

5. In taking the challenge that Augustine presents in Book Three, how should the Christian student differentiate himself from the pagan?

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