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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 second type of criticism that Augustine suggests "On Christian Doctrine" would face?
(a) Criticism from those who claim that Augustine relied too much on training and not enough on divine guidance.
(b) Criticism from those who refuse or are unable to apply it.
(c) Criticism from those who claim too many Christians could not access proper training.
(d) Criticism from those who face punishment if they try to apply it.

2. How does Augustine use the items of his example to illustrate his distinction?
(a) That Lucifer sought to discredit Job's faith, but God realized the depth of Job's convictions.
(b) That Adam made the choice of sin, but Cain responded out of the impulse passed to him from Adam's choice.
(c) The meal is enjoyed, but the pot is used.
(d) That critics who do not understand show a lack of interest to discover, but those who believe in special gifts use a false faith to rationalize their lack of interest.

3. What is the logical inconsistency of the critics that Augustine confronts in the Preface?
(a) If these critics believe learning only comes through the possession of "special gifts," why do they teach?
(b) If these critics believe they need no training, why are they reviewing Augustine's works?
(c) If learning only comes through community, why does Scripture encourage separation for prayer?
(d) If these critics believe that Scripture can only be learned through "special gifts," and God wants everyone to know scriptures, then why doesn't everyone have "special gifts"?

4. According to Augustine, what are competing influences on an individual's thinking?
(a) Laborers and land owners.
(b) Priests and Rabbis.
(c) The devil and angels.
(d) Husbands and wives.

5. What does Augustine identify as the relationship between all other things and the object of ultimate worship?
(a) All other things can be used for God's purposes through the application of special gifts.
(b) All other things are used as a means to enjoy the Trinity.
(c) Other things are intended to be used as a means of exhibiting Christian love.
(d) Other things are intended to be used as a means of exhibiting Christian love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Of these influences on individual thought, which does Augustine claim Scripture teaches are negative to Christian thought?

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

4. What was the first type of criticism Augustine suggests his work "On Christian Doctrine" would face?

5. What is Augustine's perception of God's dispensation of "special gifts" of interpreting Scripture?

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