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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the significance of Augustine recommending mastery of so many fields in Book Two?
(a) Attempting to absorb so much information exercises the mind and helps the student find their special gift.
(b) Learning all that God has put before the student through all history helps the student better know the mind of God.
(c) Broad knowledge helps exercise the inner eye.
(d) Broad knowledge is needed to properly interpret Scripture.

2. What does Augustine reason, from the scriptural reference regarding the hazard of learning, that a student must be sure to develop.
(a) Diligently apply Scripture properly in every case.
(b) To grow love in one's heart first and foremost.
(c) Sensitivity to compare signs to what is being learned from Scripture.
(d) Care of how eschatology is applied.

3. What was the third type of criticism that Augustine suggests "On Christian Doctrine" would face?
(a) Criticism that his demands for linguistic studies were too exclusive.
(b) Criticism from those who claim that Augustine relied too much on training and not enough on divine guidance.
(c) Criticism from those who believe it is not needed.
(d) Criticism from those who cannot grasp his teaching.

4. According to Augustine, how should misunderstood signs become understood?
(a) By committing the misunderstood words or expressions to memory.
(b) By examining the use of the word that appears to be a thing.
(c) By considering how the used thing is accepted by the community.
(d) By examining the context in which things appear as signs.

5. What is the nature of the second important distinction Augustine identifies in Book One?
(a) A sign is always a thing, but not all things are signs.
(b) Encouragement is an exhortation, but not every exhortation is an encouragement.
(c) Christian love can be found within pagans, but pagan love is antithetical to Christian love.
(d) Everything that is enjoyed is used, but not everything that is used is enjoyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Augustine's attitude toward those who have a "special gift" for interpretation from God?

2. Upon what does Augustine focus most of his efforts in the Preface of "On Christian Doctrine"?

3. What does Augustine say the student pass through if he/she will be able to understand Scripture?

4. Who does Augustine suggest has the ability to know the Truth?

5. What does Augustine identify as the relationship between all other things and the object of ultimate worship?

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