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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philosophy tell Boethius to make her point about fortune?
(a) That God explained how it works.
(b) That Fortune says the same thing.
(c) That philosophy knows best.
(d) That Boethius had similar arguments when he was rich.

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

3. How many sons does Boethius have?
(a) 5 sons.
(b) 3 sons.
(c) 4 sons.
(d) 2 sons.

4. What became rusty according to the test administered by the woman to Boethius?
(a) The bars of the cell.
(b) Boethius' mind.
(c) Boethius' chariot.
(d) Boethius' knife.

5. Why does the woman share Boethius' cell?
(a) Because she never abandons a student.
(b) Because she likes enclosed spaces.
(c) Because she needs to talk.
(d) Because she likes him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his blessings?

2. What does Philosophy tell Boethius about his situation?

3. What doesn't God rule over according to Boethius' song?

4. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?

5. Why does Boethius want political power?

(see the answer key)

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