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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?
(a) He should focus on his family.
(b) He should focus on revenge.
(c) He should focus on the good in his life.
(d) He should work on his book.

2. What did the politician in the example given by Philosophy lose?
(a) All their money.
(b) Respect of the people.
(c) Their will to lead.
(d) Their office.

3. Why does Boethius say Philosophy's arguments do not soothe his pain?
(a) They arrive too late to help him.
(b) They do not solve his problem of being in prison.
(c) His pain is too great.
(d) They are only words.

4. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?
(a) They are senators.
(b) They are staying away from politics.
(c) They have his high morals.
(d) They don't squander money.

5. What is Boethius' state of mind at the start of Book 4?
(a) Happy.
(b) Trouble.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy say is the next part of the conversation?

2. Why does Philosophy say no-one can truly be happy in life?

3. What does Philosophy say of the wealth Fortune gives away?

4. Who does Philosophy say was famous for his wicked lifestyle?

5. What does Philosophy says doesn't mean that God has taken sides with the wicked?

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