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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of evidence backs the Irish foundation myth?
(a) None.
(b) Geological.
(c) Historical.
(d) Archaeological.

2. When Augustine founds his semi-monastic community in Milan, what is its goal?
(a) Attaining world peace.
(b) Restoring the Roman empire.
(c) Attaining truth through Plato and his commentators.
(d) Educating the barbarians.

3. Thanks to the barbarian invasions, the spirit of _________________ as a living entity is irrevocably lost.
(a) Hellenistic culture.
(b) The feudal system.
(c) Classical civilization.
(d) The Roman pantheon.

4. What nationality was Disraeli?
(a) Scottish.
(b) English.
(c) Israeli.
(d) Irish.

5. What was the effect of this battle on Cuchulainn, his helper, and his horse, according to the legend?
(a) All three were unscratched and unstained.
(b) All three were lightly wounded.
(c) Cuchulainn's helper died, but he and his horse recovered from their wounds.
(d) All three were severely wounded, but recovered.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does How the Irish Saved Civilization describe the Irish?

2. What book moves young Augustine to tears?

3. Why does Ausonius go to Emperor Valentinian's court?

4. Which prophecy refers to the Roman Empire's total lifespan?

5. What organization has its beginnings during the fall of the Roman empire?

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