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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Question XIII , XIV, XV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What helped with the development of the philosophy mentioned in number 6?
(a) The birth of the prophet Mohammed.
(b) The arrival of Christ.
(c) The arrival of the prophet Mohammed.
(d) The arrival of Buddha.

2. What is the format designed to suit?
(a) Those who study theology.
(b) Debate and logical argumentation.
(c) An educational setting.
(d) Those interested in philosophy.

3. Aquinas explains that God is defined as the "first cause" or what?
(a) Prime reason.
(b) Actor.
(c) Cause of action.
(d) Prime mover.

4. Summa Theologica was originally written in what language?
(a) Italian.
(b) German.
(c) Latin.
(d) Greek.

5. Who translated the book?
(a) It is assumed Anton C. Pegis provided the translation.
(b) It is assumed the Catholic Church provided the translation.
(c) It is not known who provided the translation.
(d) It is assumed Saint Thomas Aquinas provided the translation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many major thinkers other than Aquinas are most frequently named by the author?

2. Aquinas supports God as self-evident but again shows his existence through _________________.

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

4. Aquinas' work was severely challenged by what?

5. Objections and refutations to those objections are presented for what reasons?

(see the answer key)

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