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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the ultimate goal of God when using the actions of the wicked?
(a) The teach the wicked man a lesson.
(b) To teach a good man a lesson.
(c) To make the good man richer.
(d) The greater good.

3. How tall is the woman that appears in Boethius' cell?
(a) Small, she could look Boethius in the eyes.
(b) Medium size, her arms could touch the ceiling.
(c) Tall, her head could penetrate the heavens.
(d) Very small, her head could not reach the table.

4. How is Boethius feeling after the woman's speech about the ups and downs of Fortune?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sleepy.
(c) Confused.
(d) Happy.

5. What does Philosophy argue will happen to the power of an evil man?
(a) It will be used too much.
(b) It will make him rich.
(c) It will grow.
(d) It will be taken from him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does God use to direct things close to him?

3. According to Philosophy, what are the remarks Philosophy makes about Fortune at the beginning of the Book II?

4. What did God order the universe to seek when he created it?

5. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his blessings?

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