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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Question XXV & XLIV, Chapter 9, Questions XLV, XLVI, XLVII, XLVIII, XLIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aquinas mean by truth that is immutable?
(a) It does not and cannot be changed.
(b) It must be changed in some circumstances.
(c) It changes often.
(d) It can be changed.

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

3. Aquinas then broaches the matter of what substances?
(a) Corruptible and incorruptible.
(b) Facilitator and delegator.
(c) Demonstrator and Learner.
(d) Formal authority and personal model.

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

5. Thanks to ______________, he becomes aware of some ancient thinkers outside of Scriptures as well as inside them.
(a) Aquinas' friends.
(b) Aquinas' family.
(c) Aquinas' education.
(d) Aquinas' intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dionysius was known as what?

2. Which of these men of Athens is the youngest?

3. Reading the Summa is much like trying to read what?

4. Damascene is named after what?

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

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