1. What does Augustine reason is the consequence to human teaching if learning comes from Divine gifts?
(a) That human teaching becomes a validation of Divine gifts.
(b) That there is no point to human teaching if learning only comes through Divine gifts.
(c) That Divine gifts work as a validation of human teaching.
(d) That Divine gifts become the standard against which all teaching is measured.

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

3. What is the problem for the critics that Augustine addresses in the Preface when they choose to teach?
(a) If these critics believe students of Scripture can only receive understanding through "special gifts", why do they attempt to teach about "special gifts"?
(b) If these critics believe that Scripture can only be achieved through "special gifts", isn't God's power of communicating limited out side of his act to give the gifts?
(c) If these critics believe that understanding Scripture can only be achieved through the application of "special gifts", doesn't their effort to teach expose their students to personal bias that might interfere with their "special gifts"?
(d) If God only communicates the truth of Scripture through those who have "special gifts", is not God limiting his communication with the pagan who has not received such gifts?

4. What comes of loving oneself for reasons other than that which Augustine specified?
(a) It leads to destruction.
(b) It will result in loss of special gifts.
(c) It will inhibit the ability to hear God's guiding.
(d) It will prevent one from enjoying things of God.

5. What is an apparent contradiction regarding Augustine's expectation of students to interpretation and an omission from his commentaries in "On Christian Doctrine"?
(a) Augustine criticizes the Donatists yet he uses their theology on which to base "On Christian Doctrine."
(b) Augustine expects his students to investigate the intentions of the authors of Scripture, but he does not detail his intentions in choosing the issues on which he focuses.
(c) Augustine demands his students to spend time in seclusion and study, but does not call for the same from teachers.
(d) Augustine writes that the understanding of the principles of Christian love are sufficient to begin the interpretation of Scripture, but he spends more time examining Old Testament law.