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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 Augustine's attitude toward those who have a "special gift" for interpretation from God?
(a) God will appoint them to a position of authority.
(b) They are blessed.
(c) Augustine considers himself as one.
(d) Such "gifts" were exhausted at Pentecost.

2. In Augustine's example, how can something used also be enjoyed?
(a) The shine and sturdiness of a pot or pan can be enjoyed.
(b) The community that develops for a delicious meal can be enjoyed.
(c) A friend with the special gift to cook a delicious meal can be enjoyed for their company.
(d) Friends who gather for community can enjoy the delicious meal.

3. To what does Augustine compare his distinction of things?
(a) To that between human nature and original sin.
(b) To that between critics who do not understand and critics who believe in "special gifts."
(c) To that between instrumental and intrinsic good.
(d) To that between God and Lucifer.

4. How does Augustine expect to get the knowledge that he lacks?
(a) He will confer closely with other learned Priests.
(b) He will collaborate with members of his church community.
(c) God will give him the knowledge that he lacks.
(d) He will extensively study in the library at Hippo Regius.

5. What are the two categories of signs Augustine identifies in Book Two?
(a) Natural signs and given signs.
(b) Signs that can be used and signs that can be enjoyed.
(c) Signs that are things and signs that are words.
(d) Signs that are given through special gifts and signs that are given through angels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Augustine suggest that God would use confusing signs?

2. What was the first type of criticism Augustine suggests his work "On Christian Doctrine" would face?

3. What is an important distinction that Augustine teaches students to understand through three Books of "On Christian Doctrine?

4. What important understanding must the student of scripture possess, as stated in Book Two?

5. What are the two primary reasons that Augustine devotes his time to those questions?

(see the answer key)

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