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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) On species and genus and On measurements of time.
(b) On the promises and the law and On the devil and his body.
(c) On the Lord and his body and On the promises and the law.
(d) On the Lord's twofold body and On genus and species.

2. What does Augustine say the Christian speaker should always seek eagerly?
(a) The inner eye.
(b) Learning.
(c) A special gift.
(d) The Holy Spirit.

3. What does Augustine believe should be the relationship of the speaker to correct Scriptural interpretation?
(a) Intensity.
(b) Mastery.
(c) Obedience.
(d) Meekness.

4. What does Augustine use to illustrate a thing to be used?
(a) Community that develops among friends during a delicious meal.
(b) A pot for cooking a delicious meal.
(c) A delicious meal used to to bring friends together.
(d) A friend who has the special gift to cook a delicious meal.

5. What does Augustine state the student must do once the figurative and literal passages have been separated from each other?
(a) The background of the passages needs to be compared.
(b) The language and grammar must be checked for accuracy and similarities.
(c) The meanings must be harmonized.
(d) A second division needs to be made separating Old Testament from New Testament.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Augustine accomplished with his first three books from "On Christian Doctrine"?

2. What is a regret that Augustine voices in the final paragraph of "On Christian Doctrine"?

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

4. From what type of education does Augustine develop his curriculum of Scriptural learning?

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

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