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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Augustine, of the different forms through which the grammar types show themselves, which is, by definition, the most difficult to interpret?
(a) The sarcasm because it is often undetectable unless the intended tone of the writer is examined.
(b) The riddle because it often requires an answer that was even hidden in the day it was given.
(c) The catachresis because of its "misuse or strained use of words, as in a mixed metaphor, occurring either in error or for rhetorical effect."
(d) The poem because it relies heavily on metaphor, hyperbole, and enigma.

2. What facts of Scripture does Augustine set as the foundation for understanding it?
(a) Objects, times, places and people referred to in Scripture and the spiritual realm of the people in Scripture.
(b) All the teachings of Christ.
(c) The context of the miracles so they can understand the purpose of God in delivering them.
(d) All Scriptural history starting from creation.

3. How does Augustine say a student should treat any evil actions or speech from characters Scriptures praise as holy?
(a) They must be treated as a poor interpretation and a study of the language and history of the passage must be examined.
(b) As figurative language.
(c) As a blasphemy against God and the character's holiness must be considered as revoked by God.
(d) As an announcement from God of impending judgment.

4. What type of language from Scriptural characters must be taken literally, according to Augustine?
(a) Any speech or language that condemns evil and recommends love or kindness.
(b) Any speech or language that describes blessings for the chosen of God.
(c) Any speech or language that details the authority of God.
(d) Any speech or language that defines how a thing is a sign.

5. Why does Augustine suggest that God would use confusing signs?
(a) Because humans find grasping the nature of things by analogy more satisfying.
(b) Because God wants students to examine Scripture so they can discover His illuminated truth.
(c) Because God wants students to understand the context of words.
(d) Because God wants his community to work through things and signs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some of the practices of these categories in which humans must not participate?

2. What does Augustine recommend as methods for handling the topic in Book Three?

3. Into what two spheres does Augustine divide the natural knowledge needed for Scriptural interpretation?

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

5. According to Augustine in Book Three, what is a condition that affects holy men and God's commands of them?

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