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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was the first type of criticism Augustine suggests his work "On Christian Doctrine" would face?
(a) Criticism that his demands for linguistic studies were too exclusive.
(b) Criticism that blending Greek and Christian philosophies was heretical.
(c) Criticism that his moral demands would be restricted to pagan converts.
(d) Criticism from those who cannot grasp his teaching.
2. How does Augustine characterize the argument that his teaching is not needed because it comes from a human source?
(a) It is being heretical.
(b) It is intolerant.
(c) It is responsible for allowing "babes in the Faith being devoured by the wolves of the world."
(d) It is being logically inconsistent.
3. Of these influences on personal thought, which does Augustine claim Scripture teaches can lead a Christian to positive patterns?
(a) That Priests are a model of what St. Paul inferred in Hebrews was the "Priesthood of Believers," and are therefore a legitimate source of guidance.
(b) That "leaving and cleaving" that forms marriage is a reflection of God's character.
(c) That God uses angels to direct men to human communities to learn.
(d) That God always calls His chosen people to work productively.
4. What does Augustine suggest a conception of Christian love will serve for the student?
(a) It is integral to proper Scriptural interpretation.
(b) It will help the student understand God's motivation for interacting with creation.
(c) It is integral to applying the principles of community.
(d) It will guide the student to become a teacher.
5. According to Augustine, what are competing influences on an individual's thinking?
(a) Laborers and land owners.
(b) The devil and angels.
(c) Husbands and wives.
(d) Priests and Rabbis.
Short Answer Questions
1. What setting does Augustine recommend for sound Scriptural learning?
2. How are things separated by Augustine?
3. What is the nature of the second important distinction Augustine identifies in Book One?
4. How does Augustine use the items of his example to illustrate his distinction?
5. What does Augustine write is incompatible with love?
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