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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Augustine suggest a conception of Christian love will serve for the student?
(a) It will guide the student to become a teacher.
(b) It is integral to applying the principles of community.
(c) It will help the student understand God's motivation for interacting with creation.
(d) It is integral to proper Scriptural interpretation.

2. According to Augustine in Book Two, in order for the student to become an effective teacher, what two skills must the student master?
(a) Arts and sciences.
(b) Navigation and philosophy.
(c) Prophecy and signs.
(d) Logic and rhetoric.

3. Upon what does Augustine say the student of Scripture must rely during his studies?
(a) The student must rely on experience.
(b) The student must rely heavily on manuscripts of Scripture.
(c) The student must rely on translations of manuscripts of Scripture.
(d) The student must rely heavily on experts.

4. How does Augustine characterize the argument that his teaching is not needed because it comes from a human source?
(a) It is intolerant.
(b) It is being logically inconsistent.
(c) It is being heretical.
(d) It is responsible for allowing "babes in the Faith being devoured by the wolves of the world."

5. What items or situations does Augustine use to illustrate his distinction of things?
(a) The questions from critics who do not understand and the examples of what is perceived to be special gifts.
(b) The relationship between God and Lucifer from the story of Job.
(c) A good meal and a pot.
(d) The fall of Adam in Genesis and the murder of Able by Cain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustine call the types of grammar used through Scripture?

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

3. What does Augustine call signs that are only used to express and transmit thoughts?

4. According to Augustine, what are competing influences on an individual's thinking?

5. In Augustine's example, how can something used also be enjoyed?

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