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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Questions LXXXIV, LXXXV &.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aquinas define providence?
(a) The exemplar of things ordered towards an end.
(b) The desires of man.
(c) The ability of man to govern the universe.
(d) A city in Rhode Island.

2. What is a psychological purification process?
(a) Combining theology with philosophy.
(b) Studying philosophy.
(c) Debate and logical argumentation.
(d) Speaking with philosophers.

3. Aquinas introduces the idea of one mind. Is every event of the mind the same mind in action?
(a) No.
(b) Usually.
(c) Most of the time.
(d) Yes.

4. The objections in this book are legitimate opposition to what?
(a) Most theologians' ideas.
(b) Aquinas' ideas.
(c) Most philosophers' beliefs.
(d) The Bible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How can the Summa Theologica be described?

2. The Fourth Article emphasizes the immaterial nature of ______________.

3. What are you doing when you behave in a way that does not express the truth?

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

5. Appetites are ______.

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