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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philosophy say of Fortune?
(a) It is like a child.
(b) It is a muse.
(c) It is a friend.
(d) It is a monster.

2. What does Boethius say to Philosophy at the start of Book 3?
(a) That he feels greatly consoled.
(b) That he worries for his sons.
(c) That she should leave.
(d) That he needs more comforting.

3. Why does Philosophy say no-one can truly be happy in life?
(a) God doesn't want happiness in this life for man.
(b) Men are too greedy.
(c) Because being fulfilled is arrogant.
(d) Because something is always missing.

4. What was Boethius aware of concerning Fortune?
(a) That it is temporary.
(b) That he should have shared it.
(c) That he had too much.
(d) That it exalts and humbles.

5. What is the imperfect the product of, according to Metaphysics?
(a) Progress.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) The perfect.
(d) Men.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Philosophy, what does true happiness involve?

2. Who surrounds Boethius at the start of Book 1?

3. What does Boethius say of Philosophy's arguments?

4. Who does the woman compare Boethius to?

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

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