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

2. What are the primary possessions of the student of Scripture, according to Augustine in Book Two?
(a) Illuminated truth, the inner eye, and faith.
(b) Love, illuminated truth, and the inner eye.
(c) Faith, hope, and love.
(d) Special gifts, things, and signs.

3. Why does Augustine suggest that God would use confusing signs?
(a) Because humans find grasping the nature of things by analogy more satisfying.
(b) Because God wants his community to work through things and signs.
(c) Because God wants students to understand the context of words.
(d) Because God wants students to examine Scripture so they can discover His illuminated truth.

4. What is the second important distinction that Augustine makes in Book One?
(a) The distinction between things and signs.
(b) The distinction between encouraging and exhortation.
(c) The distinction between Christian love and pagan love.
(d) The distinction between enjoy and use.

5. What does Augustine say the student pass through if he/she will be able to understand Scripture?
(a) A 40-day period of seclusion and fasting so they can better know the mind of Christ.
(b) Stages of spiritual purification and understand the need for God and Christian virtues.
(c) The purging of unclean spiritual occupations that are too common in the pagan cultures.
(d) Rigorous physical and mental challenges to prove to God the seriousness of the desire to learn.