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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Philosophy say Boethius cherishes?
(a) His family.
(b) God.
(c) His peers.
(d) His friends.

2. Why does the woman tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?
(a) Because he always ran from his responsibilities.
(b) Because a philosopher does not need books or libraries to be a philosopher.
(c) Because he didn't became Emperor when he had the chance.
(d) Because he had too much money.

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

4. Why does Boethius want political power?
(a) For personal gain.
(b) To be safe from persecution.
(c) To promote justice.
(d) To help friends get jobs.

5. What does Philosophy say is the next part of the conversation?
(a) A minor part.
(b) A long part.
(c) Its centerpiece.
(d) A short part.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy argue bodily pleasure being identical to happiness would mean for animals?

2. What does Philosophy say of true happiness?

3. What does Boethius say of Philosophy's arguments?

4. What is the real cause of Boethius being miserable according to Philosophy?

5. How many "Goods" does philosophy talk about when she explains what men usually think is true happiness?

(see the answer key)

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