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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 Boethius do after hearing Philosophy's arguments on fortune?
(a) He complains.
(b) He starts to think of ways to escape.
(c) He prays to Fortune.
(d) He accepts his fate.

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

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

4. What does Philosophy say of Fortune?
(a) It is a muse.
(b) It is a monster.
(c) It is a friend.
(d) It is like a child.

5. What would the presence of evil in the world mean for God according to Philosophy?
(a) He only chooses the worthy to receive his blessings.
(b) He wants to maintain some balance.
(c) He is either evil or powerless.
(d) He does not intervene in mortal life.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is seduced by the ups and downs of Fortune according to the woman?

3. What was Boethius aware of concerning Fortune?

4. What does Fortune take pleasure in according to Philosophy?

5. What does Philosophy say about Fortune's treatment of men?

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