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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Augustine use the items of his example to illustrate his distinction?
(a) 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.
(b) That Lucifer sought to discredit Job's faith, but God realized the depth of Job's convictions.
(c) That Adam made the choice of sin, but Cain responded out of the impulse passed to him from Adam's choice.
(d) The meal is enjoyed, but the pot is used.

3. 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 his moral demands would be restricted to pagan converts.
(c) Criticism from those who cannot grasp his teaching.
(d) Criticism that blending Greek and Christian philosophies was heretical.

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

5. What other subject does Augustine addresses in Book Three and Book Four?
(a) Teaching the doctrines of Scripture.
(b) Understanding how to convey what one learned from Scripture.
(c) Understanding how to learn from Scripture.
(d) Understanding how scripture develops community.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustine claim is the consequence of refusing to learn in a proper setting for Scriptural learning?

2. What items or situations does Augustine use to illustrate his distinction of things?

3. What is the source of teaching Augustine most advocates?

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

5. When Augustine focuses on one of the types of criticism he expects to receive, what does he suggest to the reader?

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