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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 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) The meal is enjoyed, but the pot is used.
(c) 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.
(d) That Adam made the choice of sin, but Cain responded out of the impulse passed to him from Adam's choice.

2. In Augustine's example, how can something used also be enjoyed?
(a) A friend with the special gift to cook a delicious meal can be enjoyed for their company.
(b) The community that develops for a delicious meal can be enjoyed.
(c) Friends who gather for community can enjoy the delicious meal.
(d) The shine and sturdiness of a pot or pan can be enjoyed.

3. What does Augustine consider to be the ultimate thing to be enjoyed?
(a) The concept of Christian love as practiced in community.
(b) The things that we can develop from our special gifts.
(c) The Trinity of Christianity.
(d) The things that God places in nature for us to use.

4. Who does Augustine suggest has the ability to know the Truth?
(a) Illuminated minds.
(b) Minds God endowed with special gifts.
(c) All minds joined in community.
(d) All minds.

5. What are the three things that Augustine claims that interpretations of Scripture should build up?
(a) Faith, hope and love.
(b) Hope, signs, and the inner eye.
(c) Special gifts, community, and signs.
(d) The inner eye, love, and illuminated truth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In approaching this distinction, what is Augustine's first focus in Book One?

3. What are the two primary reasons that Augustine devotes his time to those questions?

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

5. What should be the nature of the relationship between humans and God according to Augustine?

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