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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Based on Augustine's Preface, what is the perception of critics toward learning?
2. What does Augustine consider to be the ultimate thing to be enjoyed?
3. Augustine endeavors to answer many questions about what subject in Book One?
4. What is the second important distinction that Augustine makes in Book One?
5. Of these influences on individual thought, which does Augustine claim Scripture teaches are negative to Christian thought?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Augustine suggest that the critics he focuses on in the Preface do not believe his teaching is necessary?
2. What are the tasks of the orator according to Cicero?
3. According to Augustine, for whom are written commands in Scripture intended?
4. What does Augustine identify as an important consideration when determining how many ideas words or phrases from Scripture contain?
5. What does Augustine recommend should be the lifestyle and focus of the Christian speaker?
6. What relationship does Augustine write humans should have with God? What does Augustine write must humans do before they can enter this relationship?
7. How does Cicero detail an orator speaking in proportion with the gravity of the subject matter?
8. What does Augustine identifies as three things that students need to use to develop responsible interpretations of Scripture?
9. What does Augustine write that God uses to teach men and how does that source achieve God's purpose?
10. Why does Augustine suggest that Christians should learn to use rhetoric?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Book Two, Augustine identifies seven virtues that lead to the development of wisdom. Analyze how the seven virtues contribute to the strengthening of each other and how they build toward gaining what Augustine defines as wisdom.
Essay Topic 2
Augustine requires his students to learn history and ancient languages in order to properly interpret Scripture. Identify and detail three reasons he makes this requirement and explain how his expectations could serve a student looking into other areas of study. Plan an order for learning the skills that Augustine recommends for responsible Scriptural interpretation and explain why you would follow the courses in that order.
Essay Topic 3
Book Four focuses on the significance of rhetorical skill in the defense of Scriptural interpretation, yet Augustine chooses not to teach rhetoric and advises his students to study people who are effective rhetoricians. Compare learning rhetorical skill from a textbook to learning it directly from someone who demonstrates the gifts for using rhetoric effectively. Choose someone you know to be a public speaker and identify techniques that person uses to effectively communicate with an audience and how you could apply their style to your deliveries.
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