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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Monologium, Chapters VII - XXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some being had to __________ being.
(a) Originate.
(b) Evolve into.
(c) Hope for.
(d) Change into another.

2. In chapter seven, Anselm argues that all beings other than God derive their nature from whom?
(a) Satan.
(b) Other gods.
(c) God.
(d) Man.

3. The Monologium is ______________ than the Proslogium.
(a) Much more interesting.
(b) Much longer.
(c) Much shorter.
(d) Much more tedious.

4. Why can we as humans not win back our salvation?
(a) We do not want our salvation.
(b) We do not deserve salvation.
(c) We are so corrupt.
(d) We are too weak.

5. God is identical with what?
(a) His own life.
(b) Justice.
(c) Man.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. On Anselm's view, when we do not ______________ the concept of God, only then can we conceive of Him not existing.

2. We can only ascribe certain properties to God within what?

3. Anselm believes that his project of proving God's existence is a case of "________ seeking understanding."

4. Humans were created primarily to do what?

5. Chapter seventeen reiterates what about God?

(see the answer key)

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