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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 Philosophy say about men trying to find happiness?
(a) They cannot find it as directly as a boar of an eagle.
(b) They need to be thankful to God when they find it.
(c) Money is the key to it.
(d) They need to pray to Fortune to obtain it.

2. What does Philosophy find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?
(a) That Boethius is sad.
(b) That Boethius is upset.
(c) That Boethius is crying.
(d) That Boethius is happy.

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

4. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?
(a) They have his high morals.
(b) They are staying away from politics.
(c) They are senators.
(d) They don't squander money.

5. What are the two main characteristics of Fortune's personality?
(a) Confident and extroverted.
(b) Playful and revengeful.
(c) Indifferent and chaotic.
(d) Introverted and fearful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Boethius say to Philosophy at the start of Book 3?

2. What does Lady Philosophy say of the evil person that has power?

3. What does Philosophy tell Boethius not do while she exposes her arguments in Book II?

4. Why does Boethius want political power?

5. Why do men want wealth according to Philosophy?

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