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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Augustine get in trouble?
(a) He believes he deserves a better life.
(b) He is angry with his father.
(c) He has no discipline.
(d) He follows his friends who are smarter than he.

3. Who does Augustine meet in Milan?
(a) Archbishop Marlowe.
(b) Friar Tuck.
(c) Bishop Ambrose.
(d) Bishop John Paul.

4. What drives Augustine farther away from thoughts of God?
(a) Sexual adventures.
(b) Being a soldier.
(c) Studying the Greek philosophers.
(d) Making money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Into what has St. Augustine sunk?

2. Which of Augustine's friends laughed at predicting the future through stargazing?

3. What is something Augustine finds very difficult to follow in real life?

4. What does Augustine resent about his studies of Latin and Greek literature?

5. In what is Augustine particularly interested?

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