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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 of the wealth Fortune gives away?
(a) It is based on how good you are toward others.
(b) It is a loan.
(c) It is transmittable to your children.
(d) It is permanent.

2. Who does the woman compare Boethius to?
(a) Anaxagoras and Socrates.
(b) Alexander and Brutus.
(c) Socrates and Plato.
(d) Nero and Caesar.

3. What does Philosophy say about Boethius' feelings toward fortune at the start of Book II?
(a) His health.
(b) That he hates it.
(c) That he is longing for it.
(d) His comfort.

4. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?
(a) They are staying away from politics.
(b) They are senators.
(c) They have his high morals.
(d) They don't squander money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did philosophy compel Boethius to always do?

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

3. What does Philosophy say of Fortune?

4. Who condemned the senate according to Boethius?

5. What does Philosophy say about Fortune's treatment of men?

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