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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first type of criticism Augustine suggests his work "On Christian Doctrine" would face?
(a) Criticism from those who cannot grasp his teaching.
(b) Criticism that blending Greek and Christian philosophies was heretical.
(c) Criticism that his moral demands would be restricted to pagan converts.
(d) Criticism that his demands for linguistic studies were too exclusive.

2. What is the doctrine that Augustine claims critics of human teaching defend?
(a) That God will communicate through signs and symbols.
(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 the in dwelling of the Holy Spirit.

3. 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) God should be enjoyed by humans.
(d) Humans should submit to God's authority.

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

5. In approaching this distinction, what is Augustine's first focus in Book One?
(a) On "special gifts."
(b) On original sin.
(c) On sins of omission.
(d) On things as things.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the primary possessions of the student of Scripture, according to Augustine in Book Two?

2. What was the second type of criticism that Augustine suggests "On Christian Doctrine" would face?

3. Upon what does Augustine say the student of Scripture must rely during his studies?

4. When Augustine focuses on one of the types of criticism he expects to receive, what does he suggest to the reader?

5. How are things separated by Augustine?

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