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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is every event that happened by chance viewed by God?
(a) Fun to watch.
(b) Important.
(c) Insignificant.
(d) Predestined.

2. What are the two main characteristics of Fortune's personality?
(a) Indifferent and chaotic.
(b) Introverted and fearful.
(c) Confident and extroverted.
(d) Playful and revengeful.

3. What is Boethius eager to continue?
(a) His poetry.
(b) His book.
(c) His readings.
(d) His discussion with Philosophy.

4. Why is a punishment a blessing for the evil man?
(a) They like pain.
(b) Because their son can take their place.
(c) Their ability to sin is taken away.
(d) They can start from zero again.

5. Who condemned the senate according to Boethius?
(a) Cleopatra.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Emperor Hadrian.
(d) Marc Antony.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do certain people try to get out of the foreknowing conundrum?

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

4. Why is not technically correct to say that God foreknows?

5. Who wouldn't care about a politician title away from Rome?

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