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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Boethius say Philosophy's arguments do not soothe his pain?
(a) They do not solve his problem of being in prison.
(b) They are only words.
(c) His pain is too great.
(d) They arrive too late to help him.

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

3. What was Boethius usually studying?
(a) Magnetism.
(b) Various religions of the world.
(c) Thermodynamics.
(d) Perfect forms of government.

4. Who does the woman compare Boethius to?
(a) Socrates and Plato.
(b) Alexander and Brutus.
(c) Nero and Caesar.
(d) Anaxagoras and Socrates.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of good reputation in her example about not being able to be truly happy?

2. Who does Philosophy say Boethius cherishes?

3. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of riches in her example about not being able to be truly happy?

4. How many sons does Boethius have?

5. What is the imperfect the product of, according to Metaphysics?

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