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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 suggest a conception of Christian love will serve for the student?
(a) It is integral to applying the principles of community.
(b) It will help the student understand God's motivation for interacting with creation.
(c) It is integral to proper Scriptural interpretation.
(d) It will guide the student to become a teacher.

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

3. What does Augustine consider as God's typical means of delivering His illumination?
(a) Using the"still quiet moments" to deliver His illumination.
(b) Using humans to deliver His illumination.
(c) Using adversity to deliver His illumination.
(d) Using nature to deliver His illumination.

4. What does Augustine conclude are the only things that can be enjoyed?
(a) Only wisdom and Truth can be enjoyed.
(b) Only things that are used with special gifts to prove Truth can be enjoyed.
(c) Only things that reveal Truth can be enjoyed.
(d) Only eternal and unchangeable things can be enjoyed.

5. What is the step that Augustine identifies an individual should take before entering into a proper relationship with God?
(a) An individual must leave their mother and father and cleave to the Church.
(b) An individual must sell all possessions and give the money to the Priest.
(c) An individual's eyes must be purged and God's plan and healing must be followed.
(d) An individual must repent of their sins and be baptized.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Augustine expect the method of accessing knowledge he lacks to be successful?

2. What is the problem for the critics that Augustine addresses in the Preface when they choose to teach?

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

4. What are the two main tools that God uses to teach men what to do, as identified by Augustine?

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

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