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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Boethius' state of mind after Philosophy finishes her argument about evil men?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Happy.
(c) Troubled.
(d) Sad.

2. What ability would Boethius like the evil to lose?
(a) To persecute the good.
(b) To influence politicians.
(c) To help the weak.
(d) To see the future.

3. Why do men want wealth according to Philosophy?
(a) To be free of worry and needs.
(b) The gain political power.
(c) To buy big houses.
(d) To feel important.

4. Whose plan does Lady Philosophy argue everything always goes according to?
(a) Fortune.
(b) Fate.
(c) Boethius.
(d) God.

5. What does Philosophy argue will happen to the power of an evil man?
(a) It will grow.
(b) It will be taken from him.
(c) It will be used too much.
(d) It will make him rich.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cannot be seen by the finite intellect of man?

2. Why does the woman tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?

3. What was Boethius usually studying?

4. What does God use to direct things close to him?

5. What does Philosophy argue would be the reason why a person would see randomness when it is not random?

(see the answer key)

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