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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the woman disagree with Boethius about in Book 1?
(a) That he can't escape from prison.
(b) That the earth is flat.
(c) That God is all powerful.
(d) That the affairs of men are beyond Divine Providence.

2. What does the woman say about Boethius' fall from his former heights?
(a) The responsible will be punished.
(b) It is permanent.
(c) There is no permanent loss.
(d) That he will need to learn from it.

3. Why does the woman tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?
(a) Because he had too much money.
(b) Because a philosopher does not need books or libraries to be a philosopher.
(c) Because he didn't became Emperor when he had the chance.
(d) Because he always ran from his responsibilities.

4. What gift did God give to men according to Boethius?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Houses.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Knowledge.

5. What doesn't God rule over according to Boethius' song?
(a) The birds.
(b) The sea.
(c) The affairs of men.
(d) The woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the woman compare Boethius to?

2. What was Boethius once, according to the woman?

3. Why is the woman not able to help Boethius shortly after their meeting?

4. What type of clothing is the woman wearing?

5. What is stitched on the woman's clothes?

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