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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are the two main characteristics of Fortune's personality?
(a) Indifferent and chaotic.
(b) Playful and revengeful.
(c) Introverted and fearful.
(d) Confident and extroverted.

3. Why does Philosophy say no-one can truly be happy in life?
(a) Men are too greedy.
(b) Because something is always missing.
(c) Because being fulfilled is arrogant.
(d) God doesn't want happiness in this life for man.

4. What does Boethius do after hearing Philosophy's arguments on fortune?
(a) He starts to think of ways to escape.
(b) He accepts his fate.
(c) He prays to Fortune.
(d) He complains.

5. Why does Philosophy say that material possessions are relatively insignificant?
(a) Because the body perishes.
(b) Because only God can give happiness.
(c) Because of taxation.
(d) Because they can be taken away by enemies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his blessings?

2. What is Boethius' first thought on why the woman came in his cell?

3. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of good reputation in her example about not being able to be truly happy?

4. What does Boethius sing about in his cell?

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

(see the answer key)

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