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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Augustine relate Truth and God?
(a) God creates things and Truth, but the way humans use things and accept Truth determines whether humans enjoy the experience.
(b) Truth is based upon an unchanging standard and God is that unchanging standard.
(c) God creates things and things can be used to prove truth.
(d) God created truth, but humans misuse things to reject truth.

2. What is the logical inconsistency of the critics that Augustine confronts in the Preface?
(a) 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"?
(b) If these critics believe they need no training, why are they reviewing Augustine's works?
(c) If these critics believe learning only comes through the possession of "special gifts," why do they teach?
(d) If learning only comes through community, why does Scripture encourage separation for prayer?

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

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

5. According to Augustine, how should a student be affected as he/she becomes proficient in interpreting Scripture?
(a) He/she will help in developing an understanding of God's motivations.
(b) He/she will increase the love that one feels.
(c) He/she will help to apply the principles of community.
(d) He/she will help develop a student's teaching skill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second important distinction that Augustine makes in Book One?

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

3. What does Augustine claim to be the central law of love and the message of Christianity?

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

5. What is Augustine's attitude toward those who have a "special gift" for interpretation from God?

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