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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 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) The meal is enjoyed, but the pot is used.
(d) That Adam made the choice of sin, but Cain responded out of the impulse passed to him from Adam's choice.

2. What is the main difference between the system of learning that Augustine advocates and that advocated by the critics he focuses on in the Preface?
(a) Augustine's system requires finding a qualified Priest to hand down the official teaching of the Church whereas the critics allow free interpretation.
(b) Augustine's system requires study and application of rules whereas the critics believe they can understand through special gifts.
(c) Augustine's system requires great expense in accessing the necessary documents of learning whereas the critics allow for the interpretation of the spirit through tongues.
(d) Augustine's system of learning requires study in Greek philosophy whereas the critics require researching copies of manuscripts.

3. What Scriptural defense does Augustine use for encouraging critics to consider the validity of "On Christian Doctrine"?
(a) Augustine argues that Scripture contains many examples of people teaching others.
(b) Augustine argues that Scripture is the foundation of his writing, so his effort is divinely inspired.
(c) Augustine argues that Scripture does not negate any teaching extrapolated from Scripture.
(d) Augustine argues, in his blending of Greek and Christian thoughts, that Scripture contains many examples of God using pagans to exhibit his will.

4. 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.

5. What was the second type of criticism that Augustine suggests "On Christian Doctrine" would face?
(a) Criticism from those who refuse or are unable to apply it.
(b) Criticism from those who claim too many Christians could not access proper training.
(c) Criticism from those who claim that Augustine relied too much on training and not enough on divine guidance.
(d) Criticism from those who face punishment if they try to apply it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustine suggest a conception of Christian love will serve for the student?

2. What is the step that Augustine identifies an individual should take before entering into a proper relationship with God?

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

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

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

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