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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustine identify as a necessary subject that a student must learn to understand Scripture?

2. What does Augustine prove from the demands he expects from his students that he began defending against critics in the Preface?

3. Why does Augustine claim this knowledge is required to understand what Scripture teaches?

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

5. What are the mix of subjects that Augustine emphasizes in his education?

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 be motivated by the Christian commands to love God and to love their neighbors. Explain which is easier to show, love of God or love of neighbors. Identify how each is demonstrated and how love of one can contribute to showing love for the other.

Essay Topic 3

Augustine demands his students to pursue moral purification. As modern students, you are required to adhere to institutional rules at home, school and jobs. Compare obedience to rules to the standards Augustine sets for moral purification. How does obedience to rules help to bring one to seek moral purification? Can moral purification contribute to someone being more obedient to institutional rules? How? Can moral purification lead someone to be defiant of institutional rules? Why or why not?

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