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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is Victorinus?
2. Of what is Augustine reassured?
3. What differs for each individual and even at different periods of a person's life?
4. What is an argument that Augustine learns from his friend Nebridius?
5. How can memory make you unhappy?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Augustine say about the past, future and present?
2. By the beginning of Book VII, how does Augustine begin to think of God?
3. How does Augustine see evil?
4. What does Augustine say is the use of the senses in dealing with time?
5. What does Augustine think of the term formless matter?
6. What does Augustine say about the heavens?
7. Explain why Augustine rejects astrology.
8. What does Augustine say about music and pleasure?
9. Augustine says why people hate the truth. What does he say about the truth?
10. What does Augustine say about writing his confession?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Book III, Augustin, in reading the philosopher Cicero's book, called Hortensius, first finds in himself the love for truth, or from the Greek derivation, philosophy.
1. Do you think Augustine at this point in his life sees any conflict between philosophy and religion? Why or why not?
2. Do you think later in his life Augustine sees any conflict between philosophy and religion? Why or why not?
3. At the point of Book III, what do you think Augustine sees as the purpose of philosophy? Does this change when he becomes a Christian?
Essay Topic 2
To show their goodness, and what they learn from the Scriptures, men need to help their neighbor, not just in small matters. In this way, men bear gifts as also fruit for the goodness of God. Augustine calls on men to help their neighbors, clothe the naked, and in that way strengthen their ability to know and contemplate God.
1. Do you agree with the above statement? Why or why not?
2. Do you think the above statements supports those who advocate for helping others less fortunate, such as the homeless or orphans? Why or why not?
3. Given that helping those less fortunate is a part of every major religion, do you think it might be an instinct bred in human DNA? Explain your answer.
Essay Topic 3
In book VII, Augustine rejects astrology after speaking to an old man Vindicianus, and also due to the arguments of his friend Nebridius. They both say that the predictions of astrologists are purely a matter of chance, plus taking into account a person's condition, wealth, and circumstances. Discuss one of the following ideas:
1. What do you think Augustine's Christian beliefs would say about the concept of astrology? Use examples from the text and your own knowledge.
2. Why do you think many people in those times believed in astrology? Do you think the people who believe in astrology today do so for the same reasons?
3. Do you think science has disproved the validity of astrology? Why or why not? Discuss thoroughly.
4. What do you think about the thoughts of Augustine's two friends who say that the predictions of astrologists are purely a matter of chance, plus taking into account a person's condition, wealth, and circumstances?
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