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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Saint Thomas Aquinas : Chapter 4, Questions XVI & XVII, XVIII & XIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

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

3. Abstract concepts are harder to name, especially for what reason?
(a) Many might argue over the names.
(b) They are difficult to see.
(c) They are not things in the usual sense.
(d) They should not be named.

4. What is a Thomist?
(a) Someone who teaches Saint Thomas Aquinas' philosophies.
(b) Someone who is a disciple of Saint Thomas Aquinas.
(c) Someone who is named after Saint Thomas Aquinas.
(d) Someone who is especially well-versed in the work of Saint Thomas Aquinas.

5. Aquinas was a learned man of what?
(a) The Greek government.
(b) The Muslim faith.
(c) The Catholic Church.
(d) The Jewish faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is created truth eternal, according to Aquinas?

2. Aquinas then broaches the matter of what substances?

3. What location of truth does the author question?

4. Damascene was later canonized as what?

5. How was Aquinas able to write this work?

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