14 Questions
What does Augustine's heart find no rest until it rests in?
God
What intimate act does Augustine use to illustrate God's role in providing all good things?
Nursing a child
What is the basic request of Augustine's earliest prayers?
For his nurse to stop ignoring him
Which sacrament does Monica, Augustine's mother, postpone for Augustine?
Baptism
What virtue helps us understand the consequences of our actions?
Prudence
What is the primary concern of Monica regarding Augustine's baptism?
That he would fall into sin later in life
What aspect of Augustine's life does he question in the later chapters of Book 1?
His education and academic pursuits
What is a characteristic of Augustine's earliest prayers?
They were selfish and demanding
What virtue did Augustine struggle with as a young boy?
Pride
What is the implication of Augustine's statement that even newborn babies are sinners?
That human nature is inherently flawed
What role models did Augustine lack in his childhood?
All of the above
What is the significance of nursing in Augustine's Confessions?
It represents God's provision for all good things
What is the tone of Augustine's reflections on his childhood?
Introspective and self-aware
Which Jesuit spiritual principle is concerned with the experience of comfort and joy in one's relationship with God?
Consolation
This quiz assesses understanding of St. Augustine's Confessions Book I, covering themes of faith, God, and human nature. It includes questions on quotes, symbolism, and Augustine's views on sin and prayer.
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