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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' first thought on why the woman came in his cell?
(a) To free him.
(b) To kill him.
(c) To hear his story.
(d) To share his misery.

2. What does Philosophy says doesn't mean that God has taken sides with the wicked?
(a) He gave the wicked power to persecute the good.
(b) He gave the wicked the will to always get more.
(c) He gave the wicked all the wealth.
(d) He does not always help the good.

3. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his feelings toward Fortune?
(a) He should rightfully be upset with Fortune.
(b) He should love Fortune.
(c) He should hate fortune.
(d) He should not unfairly accuse fortune of mistreating him.

4. Who were the two men the woman compares Boethius to persecuted by?
(a) The Roman senate.
(b) Women.
(c) Gods and muses.
(d) Simple minded men.

5. What does Philosophy do after Boethius tells her what he wished about the evil?
(a) She agrees with him.
(b) She corrects him.
(c) She tells him about his family's sins.
(d) She leaves for a while.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy reply when Boethius tells her that his pain is real and tangible?

2. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?

3. What type of clothing is the woman wearing?

4. What is Fortune according to Philosophy?

5. What does Boethius do after hearing Philosophy's arguments on fortune?

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