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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Boethius say of Philosophy's arguments?
(a) They are weak.
(b) They do not apply to him.
(c) They are elegant.
(d) They are useless.

2. What does Philosophy reply when Boethius tells her that his pain is real and tangible?
(a) That she is not a doctor.
(b) That she can heal him with her hands.
(c) That she has not gotten to the substance of her treatment.
(d) That the spirit has power over the body.

3. What does Boethius sing about in his cell?
(a) The senate.
(b) Himself.
(c) The woman.
(d) God.

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

5. What claim does Philosophy say is the least convincing?
(a) Boethius can be saved.
(b) Fame will make you rich.
(c) A king can be honorable.
(d) Fame brings happiness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Philosophy say about men trying to find happiness?

3. Why do the wicked fail to be happy?

4. What does the woman say about Boethius' fall from his former heights?

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

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