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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 there have been many examples of?
(a) Good politicians.
(b) Female politicians.
(c) Corrupt politicians.
(d) Politicians that really care.

2. Of what does God have a perfect idea of before starting his work, according to Philosophy?
(a) What he is going to build.
(b) Who the wicked men are.
(c) When he will finish.
(d) Who he is going to influence.

3. What does Philosophy say about the goods she lists at the start of Book 3?
(a) They are all given by Fortune.
(b) They are legitimate.
(c) They are useless for men.
(d) They are not true happiness.

4. What new need does a rich man have in the example given by Philosophy?
(a) Numerous servants.
(b) Big house to live in.
(c) A big pool to entertain.
(d) Bodyguards to protect him.

5. 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) Everything Boethius needs to feel better.
(d) Only an introduction to her main argument.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why would God give power to a good man according to Philosophy?

3. What is Boethius forced to do after hearing Philosophy's arguments?

4. What does Fortune love to do to men comfortable with their possessions?

5. What position does Philosophy argue would not even be enough to provide happiness?

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