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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon what does Augustine say the student of Scripture must rely during his studies?
(a) The student must rely on translations of manuscripts of Scripture.
(b) The student must rely on experience.
(c) The student must rely heavily on experts.
(d) The student must rely heavily on manuscripts of Scripture.

2. What are the two categories of signs Augustine identifies in Book Two?
(a) Signs that are given through special gifts and signs that are given through angels.
(b) Signs that can be used and signs that can be enjoyed.
(c) Natural signs and given signs.
(d) Signs that are things and signs that are words.

3. Into what two spheres does Augustine divide the natural knowledge needed for Scriptural interpretation?
(a) Arts and sciences.
(b) Things and signs.
(c) Truth and heresies.
(d) Literal and figurative.

4. What does Augustine consider as God's typical means of delivering His illumination?
(a) Using the"still quiet moments" to deliver His illumination.
(b) Using adversity to deliver His illumination.
(c) Using nature to deliver His illumination.
(d) Using humans to deliver His illumination.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustine suggest a conception of Christian love will serve for the student?

2. What is the first important distinction that Augustine makes in Book One?

3. Augustine wrote that the critics he mainly focuses on in the Preface base their positions on what belief?

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

5. What is Augustine's attitude toward those who have a "special gift" for interpretation from God?

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