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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philosophy say animals devote themselves to entirely?
(a) Eating.
(b) Caring for their body.
(c) Wanting to become human.
(d) Bettering themselves.

2. Why is a punishment a blessing for the evil man?
(a) They can start from zero again.
(b) Their ability to sin is taken away.
(c) They like pain.
(d) Because their son can take their place.

3. Why does Philosophy justify her saying that Boethius didn't lose anything?
(a) He made a deal with fortune to get it all back.
(b) All his belongings are safely hidden.
(c) She says he never really owned anything.
(d) His wife and children will continue to enjoy his riches.

4. What cannot be obtained if sought individually according to Philosophy?
(a) Faith and independence.
(b) The goods.
(c) Happiness and honor.
(d) Bodily pleasure and wealth.

5. What does Philosophy say about Boethius' feelings toward fortune at the start of Book II?
(a) That he is longing for it.
(b) His comfort.
(c) His health.
(d) That he hates it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Boethius aware of concerning Fortune?

2. What does the woman's bearing betray according to Boethius?

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

4. What does Philosophy find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?

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

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