Confessions by Augustine - Quiz
  • 1. What is the main theme of Augustine's 'Confessions'?
A) The nature of sin and redemption
B) Modern political theory
C) The philosophy of language
D) Mathematical concepts
  • 2. What profession did Augustine hold before becoming a bishop?
A) Teacher of rhetoric
B) Merchant
C) Sculptor
D) Physician
  • 3. What does Augustine struggle with throughout his early life?
A) A need for power
B) Ambition for wealth
C) Desire for pleasure
D) Fear of death
  • 4. What role does the concept of grace play in Augustine's theology?
A) It is essential for salvation
B) It is unnecessary for faith
C) It is secondary to works
D) It is only for the elite
  • 5. How does Augustine view time in his writings?
A) As infinite and unchanging
B) As a created entity
C) As dualistic in nature
D) As a human construct
  • 6. Which city did Augustine become bishop of?
A) Rome
B) Hippo
C) Carthage
D) Constantinople
  • 7. What literary style is primarily used in 'Confessions'?
A) Drama
B) Historical narrative
C) Poetry
D) Autobiography
  • 8. Which verse from the Bible does Augustine famously reference at his conversion?
A) Genesis 1:1
B) John 3:16
C) Psalm 23
D) Romans 13:13-14
  • 9. What philosophical concept does Augustine wrestle with concerning evil?
A) Determinism
B) Utilitarianism
C) Idealism
D) The problem of free will
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