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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the woman share Boethius' cell?
(a) Because she likes enclosed spaces.
(b) Because she likes him.
(c) Because she needs to talk.
(d) Because she never abandons a student.

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

3. What is Boethius' first thought on why the woman came in his cell?
(a) To hear his story.
(b) To share his misery.
(c) To free him.
(d) To kill him.

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

5. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of good reputation in her example about not being able to be truly happy?
(a) He might not be rich.
(b) He might not have a good domestic life.
(c) He might be ugly.
(d) He might not know God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy say of the wealth Fortune gives away?

2. What does Boethius do after hearing Philosophy's arguments on fortune?

3. What does Boethius say of Philosophy's arguments?

4. What does Philosophy find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?

5. Why does Philosophy justify her saying that Boethius didn't lose anything?

(see the answer key)

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