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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Boethius once, according to the woman?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A philosopher.
(c) An admiral.
(d) A merchant.

2. What does Philosophy say about Fortune's treatment of men?
(a) That fortune treats everyone equally.
(b) That fortune is very choosy.
(c) That fortune doesn't know how to choose worthy people.
(d) That fortune only treats women well.

3. What does the woman disagree with Boethius about in Book 1?
(a) That the earth is flat.
(b) That the affairs of men are beyond Divine Providence.
(c) That he can't escape from prison.
(d) That God is all powerful.

4. What protects Boethius from his persecutors according to the woman?
(a) The trumpets of Jericho.
(b) The Canon of justice.
(c) The sword of incompetence.
(d) The fortress of Philosophy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the woman say about Boethius' fall from his former heights?

3. What does Philosophy say of the bodily pleasures?

4. What does Boethius sing about in his cell?

5. Who does the woman compare Boethius to?

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