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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the first type of criticism Augustine suggests his work "On Christian Doctrine" would face?
(a) Criticism that blending Greek and Christian philosophies was heretical.
(b) Criticism that his demands for linguistic studies were too exclusive.
(c) Criticism from those who cannot grasp his teaching.
(d) Criticism that his moral demands would be restricted to pagan converts.

3. What is Augustine's attitude toward those who have a "special gift" for interpretation from God?
(a) They are blessed.
(b) Augustine considers himself as one.
(c) God will appoint them to a position of authority.
(d) Such "gifts" were exhausted at Pentecost.

4. What setting does Augustine recommend for sound Scriptural learning?
(a) A private audience with a well-trained Priest.
(b) Human communities.
(c) An ecclesiastical structure.
(d) A properly sanctioned site of Scriptural education.

5. What is Augustine's perception of God's dispensation of "special gifts" of interpreting Scripture?
(a) That they precede periods of peace and prosperity.
(b) That they follow miraculous events.
(c) Dispensing of such gifts is atypical.
(d) That they follow periods of oppression of those seeking His blessings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what does Augustine focus most of his efforts in the Preface of "On Christian Doctrine"?

2. What does Augustine recommend to avoid the negative influences on individual thought?

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

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

5. What is the source of teaching Augustine most advocates?

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