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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 Boethius eager to continue?
(a) His poetry.
(b) His book.
(c) His readings.
(d) His discussion with Philosophy.

2. What does Lady Philosophy say of the evil person that has power?
(a) He is freedom's enemy.
(b) He has it good.
(c) He is doubly cursed.
(d) He can do whatever he wants.

3. What is Boethius forced to do after hearing Philosophy's arguments?
(a) Agree with her.
(b) Complain
(c) Escape.
(d) Remain silent.

4. What does high office often do to the man seeking it?
(a) Make him a better man.
(b) Make him rich.
(c) Expose his sins.
(d) Bring him fame.

5. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of riches in her example about not being able to be truly happy?
(a) He might be despised by the masses.
(b) He might be crippled.
(c) He might not have a wife.
(d) He might not have any political power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two main characteristics of Fortune's personality?

2. What does Philosophy argue will happen to the power of an evil man?

3. What does Philosophy say is the next part of the conversation?

4. What new need does a rich man have in the example given by Philosophy?

5. What does Philosophy say of honor?

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