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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the two different ways a Scriptural passage can be considered, according to Book Three?
(a) They can be considered culturally or historically.
(b) They can be considered linguistically or grammatically.
(c) They can be considered as details of things or details of signs.
(d) They can be considered figuratively or literally.

2. What is the doctrine that Augustine claims critics of human teaching defend?
(a) That God will communicate through signs and symbols.
(b) That God will communicate through tongues.
(c) That God will communicate through the in dwelling of the Holy Spirit.
(d) That God will communicate the meaning of Scripture through "special gifts."

3. According to Augustine, what are competing influences on an individual's thinking?
(a) Husbands and wives.
(b) Laborers and land owners.
(c) The devil and angels.
(d) Priests and Rabbis.

4. What is the first important distinction that Augustine makes in Book One?
(a) The distinction between "enjoy" and "use."
(b) The distinction between learning and teaching.
(c) The distinction between the Christian conception of love and the pagan conception of love.
(d) The distinction between discovering what Scripture teaches and communicating it.

5. In Augustine's example, how can something used also be enjoyed?
(a) Friends who gather for community can enjoy the delicious meal.
(b) The community that develops for a delicious meal can be enjoyed.
(c) The shine and sturdiness of a pot or pan can be enjoyed.
(d) A friend with the special gift to cook a delicious meal can be enjoyed for their company.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two general confusions that Augustine says come from Christians who do not differentiate themselves from pagans?

2. What Scriptural passage does Augustine use to remind the reader of "On Christian Doctrine" of the condition that affects holy men?

3. What facts of Scripture does Augustine set as the foundation for understanding it?

4. Of these influences on individual thought, which does Augustine claim Scripture teaches are negative to Christian thought?

5. What is an important omission that Augustine commits as it applies to moral rules in Scripture?

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