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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Augustine compare his distinction of things?
(a) To that between God and Lucifer.
(b) To that between critics who do not understand and critics who believe in "special gifts."
(c) To that between instrumental and intrinsic good.
(d) To that between human nature and original sin.

2. With what prediction does Augustine start "On Christian Doctrine"?
(a) The work will face three kinds of criticism.
(b) Christians will transform society through piety and rhetorical skill.
(c) Christians will gather around a uniform doctrine.
(d) God will assure that the Church will become the primary social force in the world.

3. What is the subject that Augustine addresses in Book One and Book Two?
(a) Understanding how to convey Scripture.
(b) Understanding what one should learn from Scripture.
(c) Finding a place in a Scriptural community.
(d) Finding what to learn from Scripture.

4. By making the demands of understanding Scripture difficult, who was Augustine criticizing?
(a) Those who believe that learning information outside of the Bible leads to heresy.
(b) Those who believe that only studying the life of Christ was sufficient to understand Scripture.
(c) Those who felt that Scripture could be interpreted through current events.
(d) His detractors believed Scripture could be interpreted easily through special gifts.

5. What are the two types of signs in Book Two?
(a) Illuminated or hidden.
(b) Angelic or demonic.
(c) Literal or metaphorical.
(d) Things or words.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Augustine claim that words as signs are difficult to understand?

3. What are the two main tools that God uses to teach men what to do, as identified by Augustine?

4. Since Augustine regards his disciples as "divinely instituted," what responsibility falls on his students?

5. How does Augustine state a student should consider an evil command given to its intended target?

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