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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Augustine's father is willing to shoulder large financial burdens?
(a) To have servants to care for his children.
(b) To give his wife a luxurious lifestyle.
(c) To have large doweries for his daughters.
(d) To help Augustine succeed.

2. On what does Augustine eventually blame his actions?
(a) God's disinterest in him.
(b) His own violition.
(c) An evil force.
(d) His parents pushing his to succeed.

3. What is Augustine thinking of doing?
(a) Going on a mission to Britain.
(b) Taking vows as a monk.
(c) Marrying.
(d) Moving back to Carthage.

4. Instead of studying the literal meaning of a phrase what is important to study?
(a) The implied meaning, though it is also literal.
(b) It is better not to study, but to pray for enlightment.
(c) The spirit and intent of the Scriptures.
(d) The individual meanings of the words in the phrase.

5. What is Augustine's position in his circle of friends?
(a) He is a loner.
(b) A follower.
(c) Someone on the fringes.
(d) A leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is there always a rationale?

2. How does Augustine possibly cross the boundaries between friendship and sex?

3. What does Simplicianus say Victorinus has to do?

4. Who joins Augustus in Milan?

5. What does not signal the end of Augustine's struggles?

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