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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on Augustine's Preface, what is the perception of critics toward learning?
(a) They do not need aids for interpretation such as those Augustine offers.
(b) The most reliable aids for interpretation are from Scripture themselves.
(c) Reliable interpretation can come from a situational application.
(d) The most reliable aids for interpretation are writings from individuals directly connected to the authors of Scriptures.

2. What is ironic about the fact that Augustine referred to Tyconius' "Book of Rules" as being useful for the interpretation of Scripture?
(a) Tyconius was a Donatist and much of "On Christian Doctrine" is written to address points of disagreement between Augustine and Donatists.
(b) Augustine eschewed rules that do not originate from Scripture.
(c) Tyconius was ruled a heretic for taking liberties in the examination of Scripture.
(d) Tyconius was a Greek philosopher and Augustine was wary of Greek philosophers.

3. According to Augustine in Book Three, what is a condition that affects holy men and God's commands of them?
(a) They discern the signs given by God that appear evil.
(b) They from Scripture became so because God had more direct communication with them.
(c) They have spent time studying God's law and know how to apply his harsh language within the context of His judgment.
(d) They can commit great sins.

4. Augustine endeavors to answer many questions about what subject in Book One?
(a) The Christian conception of Christ's deity.
(b) The Christian conception of love.
(c) The doctrine of Scriptural infallibility.
(d) The doctrine of God's omnipotence.

5. What does Augustine identify as a necessary subject that a student must learn to understand Scripture?
(a) Records of the Council of Trent to know the points of sound doctrine.
(b) The working order of the Catholic Church to understand where to go for sound reference and guidance.
(c) The Apocrypha so the hidden meaning of Scriptural signs can be illuminated.
(d) The relevant languages and make all the translations he can find.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it mean that Augustine requires his students to have such broad knowledge to master his course?

2. By the end of Book Two, Augustine devoted much of this text to refuting critics who believe Scriptural interpretation comes simply. What does this infer of Augustine's methods of debate?

3. What important understanding must the student of scripture possess, as stated in Book Two?

4. What is the subject that Augustine addresses in Book One and Book Two?

5. What does Augustine reason is the consequence to human teaching if learning comes from Divine gifts?

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