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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Boethius usually study before going to prison?
(a) His library.
(b) In his pool.
(c) His living room.
(d) The bath house.

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

3. Who were the two men the woman compares Boethius to persecuted by?
(a) The Roman senate.
(b) Simple minded men.
(c) Gods and muses.
(d) Women.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who surrounds Boethius at the start of Book 1?

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

3. Why does Boethius say Philosophy's arguments do not soothe his pain?

4. Why does Boethius suffer according to the woman?

5. What does Fortune love to do to men comfortable with their possessions?

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