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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Saint Thomas Aquinas : Chapter 4, Questions XVI & XVII, XVIII & XIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is epistemology?
(a) A dermatological term.
(b) The study of words.
(c) The study of literature.
(d) Matters of knowledge.

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

3. Reading the Summa is much like trying to read what?
(a) A novel.
(b) The Bible.
(c) A book in another language.
(d) A well-planned physics book written for other physicists.

4. Aquinas explains that God is defined as the "first cause" or what?
(a) Prime reason.
(b) Cause of action.
(c) Prime mover.
(d) Actor.

5. The Summa Theologica is a tome of what?
(a) Augustine's philosophical theology.
(b) Catholic philosophical theology.
(c) Thomas Aquinas' philosophical theology.
(d) Aristotle's philosophical theology.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aquinas' work was severely challenged by what?

2. Abstract concepts are harder to name, especially for what reason?

3. Who has written the Introduction?

4. When was Summa Theologica written?

5. What is the reason why God has no name, or is said to be above being named?

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