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

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

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

4. What does Fortune take pleasure in according to Philosophy?
(a) Its own predictability.
(b) Its greed.
(c) Its resourcefulness.
(d) Its unreliability.

5. What can happen as soon as popular acclaim is given?
(a) Money is earned.
(b) Fans appear.
(c) Life is better.
(d) It can be taken away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy say about the men only seeking the 5 goods she listed at the start of Book 3?

2. What topic does Philosophy say is enormous?

3. What is Boethius' state of mind at the start of Book 4?

4. What is Boethius eager to continue?

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

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