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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Boethius in jail?
(a) He stole a horse.
(b) He awaits death.
(c) He committed murder.
(d) He is visiting a friend there.

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

3. Who does Philosophy say Boethius cherishes?
(a) His friends.
(b) His family.
(c) God.
(d) His peers.

4. What does Boethius sing about in his cell?
(a) The senate.
(b) The woman.
(c) God.
(d) Himself.

5. What is the highest possible good according to Philosophy?
(a) Political power.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Gold.
(d) Friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the two men the woman compares Boethius to persecuted by?

2. What became rusty according to the test administered by the woman to Boethius?

3. What does Philosophy say about Boethius' feelings toward fortune at the start of Book II?

4. What is stitched on the woman's clothes?

5. What gift did God give to men according to Boethius?

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