Quiz on St. Augustine of Hippo

What was St. Augustine of Hippo known for?

• Being a famous artist

• Being a theologian, writer, preacher, rhetorician, and bishop

• Being a renowned scientist

• Being a celebrated musician

Where was St. Augustine born?

• Rome, Italy

• Carthage, Tunisia

• Tagaste, Algeria

• Milan, Italy

At what age did St. Augustine convert to the Catholic faith?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 33 years old

• 40 years old

What was the name of St. Augustine's son?

• Adeodatus

• Alipius

• Valerius

• Ambrose

What was one of Augustine's main focuses as a bishop?

• Building churches

• Writing novels

• Contemplation and separation from worldly concerns

• Leading military campaigns

Where did Augustine travel for meetings with other bishops?

• Rome

• Alexandria

• Carthage

• Jerusalem

In what year did Augustine fall ill?

• 420

• 425

• 430

• 435

What did Augustine spend his days and nights doing when he fell ill?

• Writing letters

• Reading scriptures

• Praying the penitential psalms

• Teaching students

Where was Augustine's body finally laid to rest?

• Rome

• Hippo

• Sardinia

• Pavia, Italy

What significant event happened in Hippo following Augustine's death?

• A great flood

• An earthquake

• The Vandals invaded

• A new bishop was appointed