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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the second type of criticism that Augustine suggests "On Christian Doctrine" would face?
(a) Criticism from those who claim too many Christians could not access proper training.
(b) Criticism from those who refuse or are unable to apply it.
(c) Criticism from those who claim that Augustine relied too much on training and not enough on divine guidance.
(d) Criticism from those who face punishment if they try to apply it.

2. What comes of loving oneself for reasons other than that which Augustine specified?
(a) It will prevent one from enjoying things of God.
(b) It will inhibit the ability to hear God's guiding.
(c) It leads to destruction.
(d) It will result in loss of special gifts.

3. What does Augustine state signs are regardless of whether they want to be?
(a) Signs that are things.
(b) Given signs.
(c) Natural signs.
(d) Signs that are words.

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

5. What are the three things Augustine identifies as how God inspires His children?
(a) The promise of His return, His illuminated truths, and signs.
(b) His death, resurrection, and promise of return.
(c) Signs, things, and enjoyment.
(d) His illuminated truths, special gifts, and signs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Augustine consider as God's typical means of delivering His illumination?

3. Upon what does Augustine say the student of Scripture must rely during his studies?

4. Of these influences on individual thought, which does Augustine claim Scripture teaches are negative to Christian thought?

5. What is the source of teaching Augustine most advocates?

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