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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the doctrine that Augustine claims critics of human teaching defend?
(a) That God will communicate through tongues.
(b) That God will communicate through signs and symbols.
(c) That God will communicate the meaning of Scripture through "special gifts."
(d) That God will communicate through the in dwelling of the Holy Spirit.

2. Of these influences on personal thought, which does Augustine claim Scripture teaches can lead a Christian to positive patterns?
(a) That God uses angels to direct men to human communities to learn.
(b) That God always calls His chosen people to work productively.
(c) 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.
(d) That "leaving and cleaving" that forms marriage is a reflection of God's character.

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 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"?
(d) If learning only comes through community, why does Scripture encourage separation for prayer?

4. What are the two primary reasons that Augustine devotes his time to those questions?
(a) Because Scriptural infallibility affirms God's role in miracles and prophesy.
(b) The two commandments of Christianity to love God and to love one's neighbor.
(c) God's omnipotence establishes His authority over creation and judgment.
(d) The Christian conception of Christ's deity explains His resurrection and authority over forgiveness.

5. What does Augustine claim is the consequence of refusing to learn in a proper setting for Scriptural learning?
(a) The student loses the opportunity to participate in mutual love.
(b) The student does not receive access to the types of references that make learning complete.
(c) The student does not benefit from an environment that has been modeled by Scriptural standards.
(d) The student does not learn from the experience of a learned devotee of Scripture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comes of loving oneself for reasons other than that which Augustine specified?

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 third type of criticism that Augustine suggests "On Christian Doctrine" would face?

5. What are the three things Augustine identifies as how God inspires His children?

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