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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Boethius in jail?
(a) He is visiting a friend there.
(b) He committed murder.
(c) He awaits death.
(d) He stole a horse.

2. From whom does Philosophy borrow the definition of chance she gives Boethius?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Aristophanes.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Plato.

3. What is stitched on the woman's clothes?
(a) A list of Rome's gods.
(b) A cross and letter Theta.
(c) A star and letter Alpha.
(d) The letters Pi and Theta.

4. What does Philosophy tell Boethius not do while she exposes her arguments in Book II?
(a) Be happy.
(b) Pay attention.
(c) Be destitute.
(d) Run away.

5. What does Philosophy say there have been many examples of?
(a) Female politicians.
(b) Corrupt politicians.
(c) Politicians that really care.
(d) Good politicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the ultimate goal of God when using the actions of the wicked?

2. What new need does a rich man have in the example given by Philosophy?

3. What is Fortune according to Philosophy?

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

5. Who surrounds Boethius at the start of Book 1?

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