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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 recommend to avoid the negative influences on individual thought?
(a) Regular participation in church activities.
(b) Devoting regular time in prayer to become sensitive to Divine guidance.
(c) Paying careful attention to rules for Scriptural learning.
(d) Isolating from temptations.

2. What are the two categories of signs Augustine identifies in Book Two?
(a) Natural signs and given signs.
(b) Signs that are given through special gifts and signs that are given through angels.
(c) Signs that are things and signs that are words.
(d) Signs that can be used and signs that can be enjoyed.

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

4. How are things separated by Augustine?
(a) Categories of things under God's authority and things that are sinful.
(b) Categories of things that are things and things that are signs.
(c) Categories of things that are Biblical and things that are non-Biblical.
(d) Categories of things that are enjoyed and things that are used.

5. What Augustine accomplished with his first three books from "On Christian Doctrine"?
(a) He identified the difference between his line of reasoning and those who criticize his views.
(b) He established a beginning set of exegetical principles.
(c) He set out an intimidating course of study that only the serious student of Scripture will be willing to consider.
(d) He left out important details that could be useful in the interpretation of Scripture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Book Three state is the purpose of God or angels using condemning terms?

2. According to Book Two, what is the most important knowledge a student of scripture can have?

3. What is the logical inconsistency of the critics that Augustine confronts in the Preface?

4. What does Augustine use to illustrate a thing to be used?

5. What is an apparent contradiction regarding Augustine's expectation of students to interpretation and an omission from his commentaries in "On Christian Doctrine"?

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