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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the real cause of Boethius being miserable according to Philosophy?
(a) Boethius' false beliefs.
(b) Himself.
(c) Fortune robbing him of his happiness.
(d) His enemies.

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

3. What does Philosophy argue bodily pleasure being identical to happiness would mean for animals?
(a) They would be human.
(b) They wouln't feel anything.
(c) They would be happy.
(d) Their bodies would be perfect.

4. What is truly miserable for an evil man to do, according to Philosophy's argument?
(a) To continue his evil ways.
(b) To leave Rome.
(c) To be caught.
(d) Not to use his power.

5. What does Philosophy say is the next part of the conversation?
(a) A long part.
(b) A minor part.
(c) A short part.
(d) Its centerpiece.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Fortune sometimes appear to be according to Philosophy?

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

3. What does Philosophy say of the bodily pleasures?

4. What does Philosophy ask Boethius' permission to do?

5. What was Boethius aware of concerning Fortune?

(see the answer key)

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