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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Philosophy tell Boethius about his situation?
(a) That he can cry all he wants.
(b) That it is time to try to think of his lasts words.
(c) That it is time to stop moping.
(d) That it is time to try to escape.

3. What is the real cause of Boethius being miserable according to Philosophy?
(a) His enemies.
(b) Boethius' false beliefs.
(c) Himself.
(d) Fortune robbing him of his happiness.

4. What is Boethius' first thought on why the woman came in his cell?
(a) To share his misery.
(b) To hear his story.
(c) To free him.
(d) To kill him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Boethius not understand what the woman is trying to explain to him in Book 1?

2. How is Boethius feeling after the woman's speech about the ups and downs of Fortune?

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

4. Who is the woman in the cell with Boethius?

5. What is the highest possible good according to Philosophy?

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