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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon what does Augustine focus most of his efforts in the Preface of "On Christian Doctrine"?
(a) Criticism that his demands for linguistic studies were too exclusive.
(b) Criticism from those who believe it is not needed.
(c) Criticism from those who claim that Augustine relied too much on training and not enough on divine guidance.
(d) Criticism from those who refuse or are unable to apply it.

2. In Augustine's example, how can something used also be enjoyed?
(a) The shine and sturdiness of a pot or pan can be enjoyed.
(b) The community that develops for a delicious meal can be enjoyed.
(c) A friend with the special gift to cook a delicious meal can be enjoyed for their company.
(d) Friends who gather for community can enjoy the delicious meal.

3. What items or situations does Augustine use to illustrate his distinction of things?
(a) A good meal and a pot.
(b) The relationship between God and Lucifer from the story of Job.
(c) The fall of Adam in Genesis and the murder of Able by Cain.
(d) The questions from critics who do not understand and the examples of what is perceived to be special gifts.

4. What does Augustine reason is the consequence to human teaching if learning comes from Divine gifts?
(a) That Divine gifts become the standard against which all teaching is measured.
(b) That there is no point to human teaching if learning only comes through Divine gifts.
(c) That human teaching becomes a validation of Divine gifts.
(d) That Divine gifts work as a validation of human teaching.

5. What does Augustine use to illustrate a thing to be used?
(a) A delicious meal used to to bring friends together.
(b) A pot for cooking a delicious meal.
(c) A friend who has the special gift to cook a delicious meal.
(d) Community that develops among friends during a delicious meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Scriptural defense does Augustine use for encouraging critics to consider the validity of "On Christian Doctrine"?

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

3. What does Augustine use to illustrate a thing to be enjoyed?

4. What does Augustine consider to be the ultimate thing to be enjoyed?

5. What are the two main tools that God uses to teach men what to do, as identified by Augustine?

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