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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his blessings?
(a) That he should be counting them.
(b) That Fortune didn't take them all away.
(c) That he should strive to get more.
(d) That he has none.

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

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

4. What is the real cause of Boethius being miserable according to Philosophy?
(a) Fortune robbing him of his happiness.
(b) His enemies.
(c) Boethius' false beliefs.
(d) Himself.

5. How tall is the woman that appears in Boethius' cell?
(a) Medium size, her arms could touch the ceiling.
(b) Small, she could look Boethius in the eyes.
(c) Very small, her head could not reach the table.
(d) Tall, her head could penetrate the heavens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fortune take pleasure in according to Philosophy?

2. Who does Philosophy say Boethius cherishes?

3. What was Boethius aware of concerning Fortune?

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

5. What does Philosophy tell Boethius not do while she exposes her arguments in Book II?

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