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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Boethius' life before prison?
(a) Full of hatred.
(b) Comfortable.
(c) Boring.
(d) Full of hard manual work.

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

3. Why does Boethius not understand what the woman is trying to explain to him in Book 1?
(a) His suffering seems quite real.
(b) He has a limited intellect.
(c) The woman does not speak his language.
(d) He is malnourished.

4. Why does Boethius suffer according to the woman?
(a) Because of his son's actions.
(b) Because of barbarian invasion.
(c) Because of his many sins.
(d) Because of his commitment to her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the woman in the cell with Boethius?

2. What does the woman's bearing betray according to Boethius?

3. What does Boethius sing about in his cell?

4. How does the woman speak to Boethius?

5. What does the woman think of Boethius' mind?

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