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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Questions LXXXIV, LXXXV &.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many of the questions in the Summa Theologica are ____________________.
(a) Long and complex.
(b) Boring and confusing.
(c) Short and simple.
(d) Worthless and false.

2. God's power dwells throughout every one of what?
(a) God's actions.
(b) God's beings.
(c) Man's thoughts.
(d) Man's actions.

3. Dionysius was known as what?
(a) Dionysius the Argeopagite.
(b) Dionysius the Great.
(c) Dionysius the Humble.
(d) Dionysius the Meek.

4. How many objections does Aquinas write in regards to whether the essence of the soul is its power?
(a) None.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Six.

5. According to Aquinas, Aristotle says that the soul is only separable from the body inasmuch as what?
(a) Thoughts and practices are.
(b) One believes it to be.
(c) God wants it to be.
(d) The separation of mind and body at death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aquinas' work was severely challenged by what?

2. Appetites are ______.

3. At its best, An Introduction to Saint Thomas Aquinas clarifies the mind, provides instruction and insight. It displays the vigorous efforts made by ___________ to come to terms with two of the top Grecian philosophers.

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

5. The layout of the Summa Theologica is designed for use in what?

(see the answer key)

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