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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Boethius once, according to the woman?
(a) A merchant.
(b) A soldier.
(c) An admiral.
(d) A philosopher.

2. How does the woman speak to Boethius?
(a) In song.
(b) Normally.
(c) With gestures.
(d) In verse.

3. What type of clothing is the woman wearing?
(a) A dress.
(b) A toga.
(c) Pants.
(d) A trench coat.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the woman tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?

3. How tall is the woman that appears in Boethius' cell?

4. Who does the woman compare Boethius to?

5. What does the woman disagree with Boethius about in Book 1?

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