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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can happen as soon as popular acclaim is given?
(a) Fans appear.
(b) Money is earned.
(c) Life is better.
(d) It can be taken away.

2. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?
(a) They have his high morals.
(b) They are staying away from politics.
(c) They don't squander money.
(d) They are senators.

3. Why does Boethius suffer according to the woman?
(a) Because of his son's actions.
(b) Because of his many sins.
(c) Because of his commitment to her.
(d) Because of barbarian invasion.

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

5. What does Fortune take pleasure in according to Philosophy?
(a) Its greed.
(b) Its resourcefulness.
(c) Its unreliability.
(d) Its own predictability.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many "Goods" does philosophy talk about when she explains what men usually think is true happiness?

2. What does Philosophy say about men trying to find happiness?

3. Who is the woman in the cell with Boethius?

4. What does nature ordain everything to do according to Philosophy?

5. What does Philosophy reply when Boethius tells her that his pain is real and tangible?

(see the answer key)

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