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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Conclusion of Question XIX & Question XXII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aquinas mean by truth that is immutable?
(a) It can be changed.
(b) It changes often.
(c) It must be changed in some circumstances.
(d) It does not and cannot be changed.

2. What is the trilogy of men of Athens?
(a) Socrates, Plato, and Diogenes.
(b) Plato, Aristotle, and Diogenes.
(c) Socrates, Diogenes, and Aristotle.
(d) Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

3. Whose will does Aquinas believe should always be fulfilled?
(a) His own.
(b) The Pope's.
(c) One's own.
(d) God's.

4. How can the Summa Theologica be described?
(a) As simple.
(b) As dull.
(c) As massive.
(d) As unusual.

5. What is the reason why God has no name, or is said to be above being named?
(a) He does not like being named.
(b) He has many names.
(c) He is an abstract concept.
(d) His essence is above all that we understand about God and signify in words.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Summa Theologica is a tome of what?

2. He states that words do relate to actual things. It is also important to note that the mind has an important role in language. That is why Aquinas introduces the idea of naming things by and with what?

3. What test does Aquinas' idea stand?

4. Which of these men of Athens is the youngest?

5. Does God ever will sin or evil?

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