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

2. What does the woman think of Boethius' mind?
(a) It has too much to think about.
(b) It has lower aims than philosophy.
(c) It is very limited.
(d) It has higher aims than mere poetry.

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

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

5. Why does the woman tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?
(a) Because he always ran from his responsibilities.
(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 had too much money.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who condemned the senate according to Boethius?

5. Why does Philosophy say that material possessions are relatively insignificant?

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