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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 find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?
(a) That Boethius is upset.
(b) That Boethius is sad.
(c) That Boethius is crying.
(d) That Boethius is happy.

2. What does Boethius sing about in his cell?
(a) God.
(b) The senate.
(c) Himself.
(d) The woman.

3. How many sons does Boethius have?
(a) 2 sons.
(b) 5 sons.
(c) 4 sons.
(d) 3 sons.

4. Who condemned the senate according to Boethius?
(a) Emperor Hadrian.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) Marc Antony.

5. What does Philosophy reply when Boethius tells her that his pain is real and tangible?
(a) That she can heal him with her hands.
(b) That she is not a doctor.
(c) That she has not gotten to the substance of her treatment.
(d) That the spirit has power over the body.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does the woman compare Boethius to?

3. Why does Boethius suffer according to the woman?

4. What became rusty according to the test administered by the woman to Boethius?

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

(see the answer key)

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