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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 expect to get the knowledge that he lacks?
(a) God will give him the knowledge that he lacks.
(b) He will extensively study in the library at Hippo Regius.
(c) He will confer closely with other learned Priests.
(d) He will collaborate with members of his church community.

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. Upon what does Augustine focus most of his efforts in the Preface of "On Christian Doctrine"?
(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 believe it is not needed.
(d) Criticism that his demands for linguistic studies were too exclusive.

4. Augustine wrote that the critics he mainly focuses on in the Preface base their positions on what belief?
(a) That they already understand Scripture.
(b) Fear of losing their influence.
(c) Resistance to accept new ideas.
(d) A misapplication of Scripture.

5. What are the three things Augustine identifies as how God inspires His children?
(a) The promise of His return, His illuminated truths, and signs.
(b) His death, resurrection, and promise of return.
(c) Signs, things, and enjoyment.
(d) His illuminated truths, special gifts, and signs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustine reason is the consequence to human teaching if learning comes from Divine gifts?

2. What is the first important distinction that Augustine makes in Book One?

3. What Scriptural defense does Augustine use for encouraging critics to consider the validity of "On Christian Doctrine"?

4. According to Augustine, what are competing influences on an individual's thinking?

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

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