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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 true happiness?
(a) One can only be as happy as his actions allow.
(b) It is what every man wants.
(c) It is given only by God.
(d) Fortune has a big say in it.

2. Who condemned the senate according to Boethius?
(a) Cleopatra.
(b) Marc Antony.
(c) Emperor Hadrian.
(d) Julius Caesar.

3. What does a poor man need not worry about according to Philosophy?
(a) Dying.
(b) Being robbed.
(c) Finding a wife.
(d) Being rich.

4. What does Philosophy say of honor?
(a) That every man should have some.
(b) That it doesn't guarantee happiness or virtue.
(c) That it guarantees virtue.
(d) That is not worth much.

5. What does Philosophy say about people giving popular acclaim?
(a) They are a vulgar mob.
(b) They should be more choosy.
(c) They are well respected.
(d) They are good people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Boethius in jail?

2. According to Philosophy, what are the remarks Philosophy makes about Fortune at the beginning of the Book II?

3. What does Philosophy find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?

4. What does Philosophy say of the bodily pleasures?

5. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of riches in her example about not being able to be truly happy?

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