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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. When Aquinas turns to the debate format, what is he assuming about the reader?
(a) The reader is in agreement with him on debate issues.
(b) The reader wants this debate format.
(c) The reader is aware of the main intellectual controversies of this era.
(d) The reader is well-versed in debate.

2. Dionysius was known as what?
(a) Dionysius the Great.
(b) Dionysius the Meek.
(c) Dionysius the Argeopagite.
(d) Dionysius the Humble.

3. Where did Damascene live for many years?
(a) India.
(b) Palestine.
(c) Iran.
(d) Iraq.

4. Damascene was later canonized as what?
(a) Both a thinker and teacher.
(b) Both a healer and a thinker.
(c) Both a priest and rabbi.
(d) Both a healer and teacher.

5. Is created truth eternal, according to Aquinas?
(a) Yes, all truth is eternal.
(b) No, not all of the truth is eternal, but all that is eternal is the truth.
(c) No, no truth is eternal, and nothing eternal is truth.
(d) Yes, all truth is eternal, but not all that is eternal is the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. He states that words do relate to actual things. It is also important to note that the mind has an important role in language. That is why Aquinas introduces the idea of naming things by and with what?

2. Damascene is named after what?

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

4. 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?

5. Aquinas' work was severely challenged by what?

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