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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 the woman praise Boethius for in Book 1?
(a) His look.
(b) His former life.
(c) His poetry.
(d) His business.

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

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

4. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of riches in her example about not being able to be truly happy?
(a) He might be crippled.
(b) He might not have any political power.
(c) He might not have a wife.
(d) He might be despised by the masses.

5. Why is the woman not able to help Boethius shortly after their meeting?
(a) He is in jail.
(b) He talks too much.
(c) He does not talk.
(d) He has no money to pay her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Philosophy qualify herself as a doctor of?

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

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

4. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his feelings toward Fortune?

5. What should Boethius keep in mind concerning his money?

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