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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Boethius say Philosophy's arguments do not soothe his pain?
(a) They do not solve his problem of being in prison.
(b) They arrive too late to help him.
(c) They are only words.
(d) His pain is too great.

2. Why do men want wealth according to Philosophy?
(a) To feel important.
(b) To be free of worry and needs.
(c) To buy big houses.
(d) The gain political power.

3. What position does Philosophy argue would not even be enough to provide happiness?
(a) Emperor.
(b) King.
(c) Sultan.
(d) Pope.

4. What is Boethius' answer after the woman asks what ails him?
(a) That he can't escape.
(b) That his sons won't visit him.
(c) That what ails him is obvious.
(d) That his wife left him.

5. What should Boethius keep in mind concerning his money?
(a) That his wife was using too much of it.
(b) How weak his hold on it was.
(c) That people were jealous of him.
(d) How much he liked it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman think of Boethius' mind?

2. What is the real cause of Boethius being miserable according to Philosophy?

3. Why does the woman tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?

4. What did philosophy compel Boethius to always do?

5. How many sources can fame come from according to Philosophy?

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