The Consolation of Philosophy Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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The Consolation of Philosophy Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philosophy say there have been many examples of?
(a) Good politicians.
(b) Corrupt politicians.
(c) Politicians that really care.
(d) Female politicians.

2. How many "Goods" does philosophy talk about when she explains what men usually think is true happiness?
(a) 9 goods.
(b) 4 goods.
(c) 6 goods.
(d) 5 goods.

3. What should Boethius keep in mind concerning his money?
(a) That people were jealous of him.
(b) That his wife was using too much of it.
(c) How weak his hold on it was.
(d) How much he liked it.

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

5. Who surrounds Boethius at the start of Book 1?
(a) Other prisoners.
(b) Rats.
(c) Prison guard.
(d) Muses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wouldn't care about a politician title away from Rome?

2. What type of man is unmoved by what happens to him, good or bad?

3. What does Philosophy say animals devote themselves to entirely?

4. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his feelings toward Fortune?

5. What does Philosophy reply when Boethius tells her that his pain is real and tangible?

(see the answer key)

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