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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the problem for the critics that Augustine addresses in the Preface when they choose to teach?
(a) If God only communicates the truth of Scripture through those who have "special gifts", is not God limiting his communication with the pagan who has not received such gifts?
(b) If these critics believe that understanding Scripture can only be achieved through the application of "special gifts", doesn't their effort to teach expose their students to personal bias that might interfere with their "special gifts"?
(c) If these critics believe that Scripture can only be achieved through "special gifts", isn't God's power of communicating limited out side of his act to give the gifts?
(d) If these critics believe students of Scripture can only receive understanding through "special gifts", why do they attempt to teach about "special gifts"?

2. Augustine wrote that the critics he mainly focuses on in the Preface base their positions on what belief?
(a) A misapplication of Scripture.
(b) Fear of losing their influence.
(c) Resistance to accept new ideas.
(d) That they already understand Scripture.

3. What is the doctrine that Augustine claims critics of human teaching defend?
(a) That God will communicate through the in dwelling of the Holy Spirit.
(b) That God will communicate through tongues.
(c) That God will communicate the meaning of Scripture through "special gifts."
(d) That God will communicate through signs and symbols.

4. Of these influences on individual thought, which does Augustine claim Scripture teaches are negative to Christian thought?
(a) The devil can mislead someone to think that a Christian knows more than they do.
(b) Land owners can convince Christians that the blessings of God are demonstrated through material riches.
(c) A spouse can distract a Christian with the "needs of this world."
(d) A Rabbi can distract a Christian from the "Final Propitiation."

5. What are the two main tools that God uses to teach men what to do, as identified by Augustine?
(a) Scripture and nature.
(b) Wars and rumors of wars.
(c) Priests and Rabbis
(d) Angels and human communities.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What setting does Augustine recommend for sound Scriptural learning?

5. What is the logical inconsistency of the critics that Augustine confronts in the Preface?

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