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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Augustine use the items of his example to illustrate his distinction?
(a) That Adam made the choice of sin, but Cain responded out of the impulse passed to him from Adam's choice.
(b) The meal is enjoyed, but the pot is used.
(c) 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.
(d) That Lucifer sought to discredit Job's faith, but God realized the depth of Job's convictions.

2. What Scriptural defense does Augustine use for encouraging critics to consider the validity of "On Christian Doctrine"?
(a) Augustine argues that Scripture does not negate any teaching extrapolated from Scripture.
(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 contains many examples of people teaching others.
(d) Augustine argues that Scripture is the foundation of his writing, so his effort is divinely inspired.

3. According to Augustine, what are competing influences on an individual's thinking?
(a) The devil and angels.
(b) Husbands and wives.
(c) Laborers and land owners.
(d) Priests and Rabbis.

4. What is the significance of Augustine recommending mastery of so many fields in Book Two?
(a) Broad knowledge helps exercise the inner eye.
(b) Attempting to absorb so much information exercises the mind and helps the student find their special gift.
(c) Broad knowledge is needed to properly interpret Scripture.
(d) Learning all that God has put before the student through all history helps the student better know the mind of God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary tool for interpretation for the critics that Augustine primarily focuses on in the Preface?

2. What does Augustine claim is the consequence of refusing to learn in a proper setting for Scriptural learning?

3. What does Augustine consider as God's typical means of delivering His illumination?

4. By making the demands of understanding Scripture difficult, who was Augustine criticizing?

5. Augustine wrote that the critics he mainly focuses on in the Preface base their positions on what belief?

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