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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Augustine treat Tyconius' rules that he cites in his book?
(a) Augustine applies them to particular cases to the end of Book Three.
(b) Augustine compares them to his own set of principles to point out differences and similarities.
(c) Augustine uses them to prove what he considers misguided thinking of Donatists.
(d) Augustine merely illustrates Tyconius' rules as one of several approaches for interpreting Scripture of the day.

2. What are the primary possessions of the student of Scripture, according to Augustine in Book Two?
(a) Love, illuminated truth, and the inner eye.
(b) Illuminated truth, the inner eye, and faith.
(c) Faith, hope, and love.
(d) Special gifts, things, and signs.

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

4. What is the most important step Augustine's students must take to avoid the trap he sees in interpretation?
(a) Students need to submit themselves to the process of purging their selfish desires.
(b) Students need to devote themselves to studying the subjects Augustine recommended in Book Two.
(c) Students need to differentiate the love for God from the love for things common among the pagans.
(d) Students need to submit themselves to the scrutiny of a wise teacher who can dissuade them from becoming prideful.

5. Why does Augustine claim this knowledge is required to understand what Scripture teaches?
(a) Because knowing the dietary and moral laws of the Nazarites aids in understanding the life and miracles of Christ.
(b) Because knowing the history of Israel and the prophecies concerning Christ makes a full connection between Israelite and Christian Scriptures.
(c) Because knowing the language, culture, and settings of the Scriptural record guides in making correct interpretations of Scripture.
(d) Because knowing the demands of the law of Israel helps to understand the freedom that Christians have through the atoning death of Christ.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustine call signs that are only used to express and transmit thoughts?

2. What is the difference between the time that God might deliver what seems to be an evil command in the Old Testament and the current time, according to Augustine?

3. What is a requirement of Augustine's disciples?

4. Based on the academic demands that Augustine places on his students, it is clear that Augustine believes what?

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

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