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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Philosophy argue would happen to an evil person punished for his crime?
(a) He would be made happier.
(b) He would try to buy his innocence.
(c) He would try to get revenge.
(d) He would cease being human.

3. What position does Philosophy argue would not even be enough to provide happiness?
(a) Pope.
(b) Sultan.
(c) King.
(d) Emperor.

4. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his blessings?
(a) That he should strive to get more.
(b) That he has none.
(c) That he should be counting them.
(d) That Fortune didn't take them all away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Philosophy comparing God to?

2. What does Philosophy tell Boethius to make her point about fortune?

3. What does Philosophy says doesn't mean that God has taken sides with the wicked?

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

5. What does Philosophy say would be exposed if a politician was to leave the city.

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