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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In Behalf of the Fool.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. God is defined as the being "than which ______________ can be conceived."
(a) Nothing greater.
(b) Nothing lesser.
(c) Everything lesser.
(d) Everything greater.

2. What is Boso's role?
(a) He contradicts all that Anselm believes.
(b) He challenges all of Anselm's theories.
(c) He is Anselm's ally.
(d) He challenges Anselm's theory of atonement.

3. How is "Cur Deus Homo" translated?
(a) "Who is God?"
(b) "Why God Became Man."
(c) "When Will God Become Man?"
(d) "How God Became Man."

4. The island Gaunilo describes is greater than an island with all of the Island's properties save what?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Existence.
(c) Love.
(d) Faith.

5. God would not be good if He did not at least try to do what?
(a) Save His Son.
(b) Reconcile humanity to Himself.
(c) Be fair.
(d) Understand humanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is Boso worried?

2. Chapter sixteen raises a challenge: since God is equivalent to all his properties, can't we understand God when we understand these properties? How does Anselm respond?

3. God can be properly called what, in regards to the Trinity?

4. Chapter two has Boso argue that while belief by faith must ___________ belief due to reason, faith should still seek understanding.

5. What compels God to complete His original plan?

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