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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Boethius say Philosophy's arguments do not soothe his pain?
(a) They arrive too late to help him.
(b) They are only words.
(c) They do not solve his problem of being in prison.
(d) His pain is too great.

2. What does Philosophy say human beings seek?
(a) Wealth.
(b) God.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Being good.

3. Who does Philosophy say was famous for his wicked lifestyle?
(a) Marc Antony.
(b) Caligula.
(c) Nero.
(d) Caesar.

4. According to Philosophy, what are the remarks Philosophy makes about Fortune at the beginning of the Book II?
(a) Only a small part of her great wisdom.
(b) Only an introduction to her main argument.
(c) Everything Boethius needs to feel better.
(d) Everything she has to say.

5. What does Philosophy reply when Boethius tells her that his pain is real and tangible?
(a) That she can heal him with her hands.
(b) That the spirit has power over the body.
(c) That she is not a doctor.
(d) That she has not gotten to the substance of her treatment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will a man that knows he will sit on a chair sit on the chair?

2. What ability would Boethius like the evil to lose?

3. What cannot be obtained if sought individually according to Philosophy?

4. What does Philosophy tell Boethius concerning what he thinks about Fortune?

5. What does Philosophy say would be exposed if a politician was to leave the city.

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