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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Conclusion of Question XIX & Question XXII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Damascene do when he quit his job?
(a) He became a pastor.
(b) He became a beggar.
(c) He became a teacher.
(d) He became a Christian monk.

2. The layout of the Summa Theologica is designed for use in what?
(a) A church.
(b) A comparative religion course.
(c) A classroom setting.
(d) Intellectual debate amongst theologians and philosophers.

3. In Question II, The Existence of God, how many articles does Aquinas cover the self-evidence of God, addresses difficulties posed by conditions that cannot be demonstrated, and demonstrable proof of God's existence?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

4. Who has written the Introduction?
(a) A nameless scholar.
(b) St. Thomas Aquinas.
(c) Plato.
(d) Socrates.

5. How was Aquinas able to write this work?
(a) When he was ill and bedridden.
(b) Through tremendous education and prepatory work.
(c) Through the tremendous help of others.
(d) Over the course of a few tedious months.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Summa Theologica written?

2. Who had a Christian best friend for many years?

3. Summa Theologica was originally written in what language?

4. Abstract concepts are harder to name, especially for what reason?

5. How can the Summa Theologica be described?

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