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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why does Augustine claim this knowledge is required to understand what Scripture teaches?
(a) Because knowing the language, culture, and settings of the Scriptural record guides in making correct interpretations of Scripture.
(b) Because knowing the demands of the law of Israel helps to understand the freedom that Christians have through the atoning death of Christ.
(c) Because knowing the dietary and moral laws of the Nazarites aids in understanding the life and miracles of Christ.
(d) Because knowing the history of Israel and the prophecies concerning Christ makes a full connection between Israelite and Christian Scriptures.
2. What was the first type of criticism Augustine suggests his work "On Christian Doctrine" would face?
(a) Criticism that his moral demands would be restricted to pagan converts.
(b) Criticism that his demands for linguistic studies were too exclusive.
(c) Criticism from those who cannot grasp his teaching.
(d) Criticism that blending Greek and Christian philosophies was heretical.
3. How does Augustine relate Truth and God?
(a) God creates things and Truth, but the way humans use things and accept Truth determines whether humans enjoy the experience.
(b) Truth is based upon an unchanging standard and God is that unchanging standard.
(c) God created truth, but humans misuse things to reject truth.
(d) God creates things and things can be used to prove truth.
4. What is the source of teaching Augustine most advocates?
(a) God directing the student to understand His role in Scripture.
(b) Human teachers in human communities.
(c) Angels guiding human teachers in spiritual communities.
(d) Christ dispensing special gifts without communities.
5. What was the second type of criticism that Augustine suggests "On Christian Doctrine" would face?
(a) Criticism from those who claim too many Christians could not access proper training.
(b) Criticism from those who refuse or are unable to apply it.
(c) Criticism from those who claim that Augustine relied too much on training and not enough on divine guidance.
(d) Criticism from those who face punishment if they try to apply it.
Short Answer Questions
1. How are things separated by Augustine?
2. What does Augustine use to illustrate a thing to be used?
3. What are the primary possessions of the student of Scripture, according to Augustine in Book Two?
4. According to Augustine, for what reason should one love oneself?
5. What is an important distinction that Augustine teaches students to understand through three Books of "On Christian Doctrine?
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