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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Boethius forced to do after hearing Philosophy's arguments?
(a) Complain
(b) Agree with her.
(c) Remain silent.
(d) Escape.

2. What does Philosophy say about Boethius' feelings toward fortune at the start of Book II?
(a) His health.
(b) His comfort.
(c) That he hates it.
(d) That he is longing for it.

3. What does Boethius say of Philosophy's arguments?
(a) They are useless.
(b) They do not apply to him.
(c) They are elegant.
(d) They are weak.

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

5. Why is the woman not able to help Boethius shortly after their meeting?
(a) He does not talk.
(b) He is in jail.
(c) He has no money to pay her.
(d) He talks too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who surrounds Boethius at the start of Book 1?

2. Who condemned the senate according to Boethius?

3. What should Boethius keep in mind concerning his money?

4. What protects Boethius from his persecutors according to the woman?

5. Why does Philosophy say no-one can truly be happy in life?

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