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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the comment Philosophy make on chance invite from Boethius?
(a) A laugh.
(b) A few moments of silence.
(c) Another question.
(d) A reflection.

2. What protects Boethius from his persecutors according to the woman?
(a) The fortress of Philosophy.
(b) The sword of incompetence.
(c) The Canon of justice.
(d) The trumpets of Jericho.

3. What is the good man?
(a) A slave.
(b) Committed.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Free.

4. Who is seduced by the ups and downs of Fortune according to the woman?
(a) The foolish.
(b) Women only.
(c) Old people.
(d) Normal men.

5. What does Philosophy say about the goods she lists at the start of Book 3?
(a) They are all given by Fortune.
(b) They are useless for men.
(c) They are legitimate.
(d) They are not true happiness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What can happen as soon as popular acclaim is given?

3. What does Philosophy say of the relationship between a man's free will and God's foreknowledge?

4. Who does Philosophy say was famous for his wicked lifestyle?

5. What is Philosophy comparing God to?

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