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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 the in dwelling of the Holy Spirit.
(b) That God will communicate the meaning of Scripture through "special gifts."
(c) That God will communicate through tongues.
(d) That God will communicate through signs and symbols.

2. What is the subject that Augustine addresses in Book One and Book Two?
(a) Understanding how to convey Scripture.
(b) Finding what to learn from Scripture.
(c) Understanding what one should learn from Scripture.
(d) Finding a place in a Scriptural community.

3. What does Augustine use to illustrate a thing to be enjoyed?
(a) A delicious meal.
(b) The special gift that enables one to cook a delicious meal.
(c) The pot for cooking a delicious meal.
(d) The gathering of friends who come to share a delicious meal.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an important distinction that Augustine teaches students to understand through three Books of "On Christian Doctrine?

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

3. According to Augustine, for what reason should one love oneself?

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

5. What other subject does Augustine addresses in Book Three and Book Four?

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