1. What are some of the practices of these categories in which humans must not participate?
(a) Teaching literal spheres as figurative spheres.
(b) Attempting to reconcile truth with heresy.
(c) Superstition and astrology.
(d) Using special gifts to attempt to convert things to signs.

2. What does Augustine use to illustrate a thing to be enjoyed?
(a) The gathering of friends who come to share a delicious meal.
(b) The special gift that enables one to cook a delicious meal.
(c) A delicious meal.
(d) The pot for cooking a delicious meal.

3. What does Augustine suggest a conception of Christian love will serve for the student?
(a) It is integral to proper Scriptural interpretation.
(b) It is integral to applying the principles of community.
(c) It will help the student understand God's motivation for interacting with creation.
(d) It will guide the student to become a teacher.

4. In taking the challenge that Augustine presents in Book Three, how should the Christian student differentiate himself from the pagan?
(a) Christians must be careful not to use signs to elevate oneself as pagans do.
(b) Christians must be careful not to convert personal motivations into causes of worship as pagans do.
(c) Christians must be careful not to confuse signs and things as many pagans do.
(d) Christians must be careful not to worship things as signs as pagans do.

5. According to Augustine in Book Three, what is a condition that affects holy men and God's commands of them?
(a) They have spent time studying God's law and know how to apply his harsh language within the context of His judgment.
(b) They from Scripture became so because God had more direct communication with them.
(c) They can commit great sins.
(d) They discern the signs given by God that appear evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Three, Augustine argues that since holy men from scripture receive evil language from God because of their condition, how should the passages with such language be read?

2. What does Augustine prove from the demands he expects from his students that he began defending against critics in the Preface?

3. Based on the academic demands that Augustine places on his students, it is clear that Augustine believes what?

4. How does Augustine relate Truth and God?

5. What are the two types of signs in Book Two?

(see the answer key)

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