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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of story does Philosophy say pervades history?
(a) Beautiful women.
(b) Bad luck.
(c) Good fortune.
(d) Miserable kind.

2. According to Philosophy, what are the remarks Philosophy makes about Fortune at the beginning of the Book II?
(a) Everything she has to say.
(b) Only a small part of her great wisdom.
(c) Only an introduction to her main argument.
(d) Everything Boethius needs to feel better.

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

4. What is Boethius starting to remember at the start of Book 4?
(a) Why he wanted political power.
(b) His happiness.
(c) His wisdom.
(d) His enemies names.

5. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?
(a) He should focus on revenge.
(b) He should work on his book.
(c) He should focus on his family.
(d) He should focus on the good in his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sources can fame come from according to Philosophy?

2. Why is a punishment a blessing for the evil man?

3. What does Philosophy say about people giving popular acclaim?

4. What does Philosophy argue bodily pleasure being identical to happiness would mean for animals?

5. Why do the wicked fail to be happy?

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