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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Augustine, how should a student be affected as he/she becomes proficient in interpreting Scripture?
(a) He/she will help in developing an understanding of God's motivations.
(b) He/she will help develop a student's teaching skill.
(c) He/she will help to apply the principles of community.
(d) He/she will increase the love that one feels.

2. How are things separated by Augustine?
(a) Categories of things under God's authority and things that are sinful.
(b) Categories of things that are enjoyed and things that are used.
(c) Categories of things that are things and things that are signs.
(d) Categories of things that are Biblical and things that are non-Biblical.

3. What was the third type of criticism that Augustine suggests "On Christian Doctrine" would face?
(a) Criticism from those who believe it is not needed.
(b) Criticism from those who cannot grasp his teaching.
(c) Criticism from those who claim that Augustine relied too much on training and not enough on divine guidance.
(d) Criticism that his demands for linguistic studies were too exclusive.

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

5. With what prediction does Augustine start "On Christian Doctrine"?
(a) Christians will gather around a uniform doctrine.
(b) God will assure that the Church will become the primary social force in the world.
(c) Christians will transform society through piety and rhetorical skill.
(d) The work will face three kinds of criticism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustine encourage his critics to remember in the Preface?

2. When Augustine focuses on one of the types of criticism he expects to receive, what does he suggest to the reader?

3. What are the three things Augustine identifies as how God inspires His children?

4. How does Augustine use the items of his example to illustrate his distinction?

5. What basic fact do the critics discussed in the Preface ignore by discounting teaching from Augustine and others?

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