1. Upon what does Augustine focus most of his efforts in the Preface of "On Christian Doctrine"?
(a) Criticism that his demands for linguistic studies were too exclusive.
(b) Criticism from those who refuse or are unable to apply it.
(c) Criticism from those who believe it is not needed.
(d) Criticism from those who claim that Augustine relied too much on training and not enough on divine guidance.

2. 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, in his blending of Greek and Christian thoughts, that Scripture contains many examples of God using pagans to exhibit his will.
(c) Augustine argues that Scripture does not negate any teaching extrapolated from Scripture.
(d) Augustine argues that Scripture is the foundation of his writing, so his effort is divinely inspired.

3. What does Augustine use to illustrate a thing to be used?
(a) Community that develops among friends during a delicious meal.
(b) A friend who has the special gift to cook a delicious meal.
(c) A delicious meal used to to bring friends together.
(d) A pot for cooking a delicious meal.

4. According to Augustine, for what reason should one love oneself?
(a) One should only love oneself if they have seen illuminated truth.
(b) One should only love oneself if God endowed him with understanding for interpretation.
(c) One should only love oneself on account of God.
(d) One should only love oneself if they can discern signs from things.

5. Augustine endeavors to answer many questions about what subject in Book One?
(a) The doctrine of Scriptural infallibility.
(b) The doctrine of God's omnipotence.
(c) The Christian conception of love.
(d) The Christian conception of Christ's deity.