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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Augustine claim is the consequence of refusing to learn in a proper setting for Scriptural learning?
(a) The student does not receive access to the types of references that make learning complete.
(b) The student does not learn from the experience of a learned devotee of Scripture.
(c) The student does not benefit from an environment that has been modeled by Scriptural standards.
(d) The student loses the opportunity to participate in mutual love.

2. What are subjects that Augustine identifies that 'must be learned'?
(a) Measurements of all kinds, alphabets, history, medicine and astronomy.
(b) Dietary laws of Israel, miracles of the Pentateuch, and the sermons of Christ.
(c) The manifestations of creation throughout Scripture, every perspective of eschatology, the application of minor prophets to community.
(d) The miracles of the Church immediately after the ascension of Christ, the languages of the Roman Empire, and the laws of Israel.

3. Of the areas that Augustine emphasizes, what area receives the most intense focus?
(a) History, culture and languages of Biblical peoples.
(b) The role of Mosaic Law and Biblical social law in founding Israelite society.
(c) The foundations of Israelite history and the influence of prophecy on the Christian Church.
(d) Dietary law and moral law in creating stable, healthy judges, and teachers.

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

5. What important understanding must the student of scripture possess, as stated in Book Two?
(a) His/her own depravity and that he loves temporal things too much.
(b) He/she must understand that knowing how to use signs can lead to abusing signs.
(c) His/her self love can interfere with his ability to use his inner eye.
(d) He/she must understand that covetousness will disrupt the community.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the three things that Augustine claims that interpretations of Scripture should build up?

2. What Scriptural reference does Augustine make to prove his point regarding checking this hazard to learning the fields pertaining to Scripture?

3. According to Augustine, what are competing influences on an individual's thinking?

4. What is the doctrine that Augustine claims critics of human teaching defend?

5. What should be the nature of the relationship between humans and God according to Augustine?

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