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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Boethius in jail?
(a) He committed murder.
(b) He stole a horse.
(c) He is visiting a friend there.
(d) He awaits death.

2. What type of clothing is the woman wearing?
(a) A dress.
(b) A toga.
(c) Pants.
(d) A trench coat.

3. What does Lady Philosophy qualify herself as a doctor of?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Medicine.
(c) The Soul.
(d) Poetry.

4. What was Boethius once, according to the woman?
(a) An admiral.
(b) A philosopher.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A merchant.

5. What does the woman say about Boethius' fall from his former heights?
(a) That he will need to learn from it.
(b) The responsible will be punished.
(c) There is no permanent loss.
(d) It is permanent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the woman in the cell with Boethius?

2. Why does Boethius not understand what the woman is trying to explain to him in Book 1?

3. What is Boethius' first thought on why the woman came in his cell?

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

5. Why is the woman not able to help Boethius shortly after their meeting?

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