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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Augustine claim is the consequence of refusing to learn in a proper setting for Scriptural learning?
(a) The student does not benefit from an environment that has been modeled by Scriptural standards.
(b) The student does not learn from the experience of a learned devotee of Scripture.
(c) The student does not receive access to the types of references that make learning complete.
(d) The student loses the opportunity to participate in mutual love.

3. What doctrine does Augustine introduce to explain how Truth can be seen?
(a) The doctrine of "community vision" is achieved when individuals join their desires to seek eternal truths illuminated by God.
(b) The doctrine of "things and signs" helps an individual know which things and signs illuminate eternal truths.
(c) The doctrine of the "inner eye" that can see eternal truths even when tainted by sin because it is illuminated by God.
(d) The doctrine of "special gifts of seeing" that God grants when individuals seek eternal truths illuminated by God.

4. What does Augustine recommend to avoid the negative influences on individual thought?
(a) Regular participation in church activities.
(b) Isolating from temptations.
(c) Paying careful attention to rules for Scriptural learning.
(d) Devoting regular time in prayer to become sensitive to Divine guidance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Augustine relate Truth and God?

2. In approaching this distinction, what is Augustine's first focus in Book One?

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

4. Why does Augustine expect the method of accessing knowledge he lacks to be successful?

5. What was the second type of criticism that Augustine suggests "On Christian Doctrine" would face?

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