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

2. 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.

3. What does Augustine call signs that are only used to express and transmit thoughts?
(a) Signs that are words.
(b) Signs that are things.
(c) Given signs.
(d) Natural signs.

4. What Scriptural reference does Augustine make to prove his point regarding checking this hazard to learning the fields pertaining to Scripture?
(a) "I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to them, God shall add to him the plagues which are written in this book."
(b) "Ask a sign for yourself from the Lord your God."
(c) "Knowledge puffs up but love builds up."
(d) "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness."

5. What does Augustine state signs are regardless of whether they want to be?
(a) Natural signs.
(b) Signs that are words.
(c) Signs that are things.
(d) Given signs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of Tyconius' rules for interpreting Scripture that Augustine examined, which two relate to the subjects that Augustine recommended for study in Book Two?

2. What is a personal possession that Augustine recommends for the Christian speaker?

3. How will studying this subject help in understanding Scripture?

4. What is the moral value of public speaking, according to Augustine in Book Four?

5. What does Augustine consider to be the ultimate thing to be enjoyed?

(see the answer key)

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