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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many "Goods" does philosophy talk about when she explains what men usually think is true happiness?
(a) 6 goods.
(b) 4 goods.
(c) 5 goods.
(d) 9 goods.

2. What does Philosophy say of man's happiness compared to the happiness of a beast?
(a) They are both based on eating and escaping predators.
(b) It is easier to find.
(c) It is higher and more obscure.
(d) It is equivalent.

3. What does Boethius say of Philosophy's arguments?
(a) They do not apply to him.
(b) They are elegant.
(c) They are weak.
(d) They are useless.

4. What type of clothing is the woman wearing?
(a) Pants.
(b) A trench coat.
(c) A toga.
(d) A dress.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is stitched on the woman's clothes?

2. What type of story does Philosophy say pervades history?

3. What does Philosophy say there have been many examples of?

4. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?

5. What does Philosophy say of honor?

(see the answer key)

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