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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 Philosophy find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?
(a) That Boethius is happy.
(b) That Boethius is crying.
(c) That Boethius is sad.
(d) That Boethius is upset.

2. What does Lady Philosophy say of the evil person that has power?
(a) He has it good.
(b) He is doubly cursed.
(c) He can do whatever he wants.
(d) He is freedom's enemy.

3. What topic does Philosophy say is enormous?
(a) Providence.
(b) Luck.
(c) God.
(d) Hatred.

4. How is Boethius feeling after the woman's speech about the ups and downs of Fortune?
(a) Sleepy.
(b) Confused.
(c) Happy.
(d) Angry.

5. What does Philosophy say of man's happiness compared to the happiness of a beast?
(a) It is higher and more obscure.
(b) It is equivalent.
(c) They are both based on eating and escaping predators.
(d) It is easier to find.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Boethius suffer according to the woman?

2. Of what does God have a perfect idea of before starting his work, according to Philosophy?

3. What does Philosophy says doesn't mean that God has taken sides with the wicked?

4. Why does Philosophy justify her saying that Boethius didn't lose anything?

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

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