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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose plan does Lady Philosophy argue everything always goes according to?
(a) God.
(b) Fortune.
(c) Fate.
(d) Boethius.

2. What does nature ordain everything to do according to Philosophy?
(a) To seek its own natural goal/end.
(b) To be fruitful.
(c) To explore new territory.
(d) To be kind to one another.

3. What does Philosophy say would be exposed if a politician was to leave the city.
(a) His love of the country.
(b) His treasury.
(c) His worthlessness.
(d) His wisdom.

4. What does Philosophy say about Boethius' feelings toward fortune at the start of Book II?
(a) His comfort.
(b) His health.
(c) That he hates it.
(d) That he is longing for it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy say of the definition of true happiness?

2. What did God decide from the first moment he created the universe?

3. What does Philosophy say of the bodily pleasures?

4. What is Philosophy comparing God to?

5. What does Philosophy think Boethius feels about fortune?

(see the answer key)

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