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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the woman disagree with Boethius about in Book 1?
(a) That the earth is flat.
(b) That God is all powerful.
(c) That he can't escape from prison.
(d) That the affairs of men are beyond Divine Providence.

2. What protects Boethius from his persecutors according to the woman?
(a) The trumpets of Jericho.
(b) The Canon of justice.
(c) The fortress of Philosophy.
(d) The sword of incompetence.

3. What does Philosophy say of the wealth Fortune gives away?
(a) It is a loan.
(b) It is based on how good you are toward others.
(c) It is transmittable to your children.
(d) It is permanent.

4. According to Philosophy, what are the remarks Philosophy makes about Fortune at the beginning of the Book II?
(a) Only a small part of her great wisdom.
(b) Everything she has to say.
(c) Everything Boethius needs to feel better.
(d) Only an introduction to her main argument.

5. What does the woman think of Boethius' mind?
(a) It has too much to think about.
(b) It has lower aims than philosophy.
(c) It has higher aims than mere poetry.
(d) It is very limited.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who surrounds Boethius at the start of Book 1?

2. What does Fortune love to do to men comfortable with their possessions?

3. What gift did God give to men according to Boethius?

4. What are the two main characteristics of Fortune's personality?

5. Where does Boethius usually study before going to prison?

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