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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are the two main tools that God uses to teach men what to do, as identified by Augustine?
(a) Scripture and nature.
(b) Priests and Rabbis
(c) Wars and rumors of wars.
(d) Angels and human communities.

3. According to Book Two, what is the most important knowledge a student of scripture can have?
(a) He must know the canon of Scripture well.
(b) He must the difference between things that are used and things that are enjoyed.
(c) He must know the difference between things and signs.
(d) He must know how to use the inner eye.

4. What is a requirement of Augustine's disciples?
(a) To use their "inner eye."
(b) To understand God's revelation.
(c) To identify signs and their role in Scriptural learning.
(d) To use their "special gift."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Of these influences on personal thought, which does Augustine claim Scripture teaches can lead a Christian to positive patterns?

2. What is Augustine's perception of God's dispensation of "special gifts" of interpreting Scripture?

3. What hazard does Augustine state must one keep in check as they learn of the fields pertaining to Scripture?

4. How does Augustine use the items of his example to illustrate his distinction?

5. What is the topic of Book Three?

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