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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Augustine focuses on one of the types of criticism he expects to receive, what does he suggest to the reader?
(a) That these types of critics are stagnant in their thoughts and threaten to limit the influence of Divine guidance.
(b) That these types of critics will either understand Scripture or believe they do.
(c) That these types of critics, if they gather a following around their criticism, are dangerously close to practicing heresy.
(d) That these types of critics are a threat to the true Church.

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

3. What does Augustine identify as the relationship between all other things and the object of ultimate worship?
(a) Other things are intended to be used as a means of exhibiting Christian love.
(b) All other things can be used for God's purposes through the application of special gifts.
(c) All other things are used as a means to enjoy the Trinity.
(d) Other things are intended to be used as a means of exhibiting Christian love.

4. What is the primary tool for interpretation for the critics that Augustine primarily focuses on in the Preface?
(a) Intense study of Scripture.
(b) A "special gift" from God.
(c) Investigating commentaries produced closer to the time of the authors of Scriptures.
(d) Trial and error application to the situations for which they need Scriptural guidance.

5. What should be the nature of the relationship between humans and God according to Augustine?
(a) Humans should fear the authority of God over judgment.
(b) Humans should become like God.
(c) Humans should submit to God's authority.
(d) God should be enjoyed by humans.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who does Augustine suggest has the ability to know the Truth?

5. With what prediction does Augustine start "On Christian Doctrine"?

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