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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 say to Boethius about his blessings?
(a) That he should strive to get more.
(b) That he has none.
(c) That he should be counting them.
(d) That Fortune didn't take them all away.

2. Why does the woman tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?
(a) Because a philosopher does not need books or libraries to be a philosopher.
(b) Because he had too much money.
(c) Because he always ran from his responsibilities.
(d) Because he didn't became Emperor when he had the chance.

3. What does Philosophy think Boethius feels about fortune?
(a) That fortune did the right thing.
(b) That fortune is a good companion.
(c) That philosophy is a good friend.
(d) That fortune changed her attitude toward him

4. How is Boethius feeling after the woman's speech about the ups and downs of Fortune?
(a) Happy.
(b) Sleepy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Confused.

5. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?
(a) He should focus on revenge.
(b) He should focus on the good in his life.
(c) He should work on his book.
(d) He should focus on his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy tell Boethius to make her point about fortune?

2. What does the woman's bearing betray according to Boethius?

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

4. What does the woman say about Boethius' fall from his former heights?

5. What does the woman disagree with Boethius about in Book 1?

(see the answer key)

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