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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 tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?
(a) Because he always ran from his responsibilities.
(b) Because he had too much money.
(c) Because a philosopher does not need books or libraries to be a philosopher.
(d) Because he didn't became Emperor when he had the chance.

2. Why does Boethius say Philosophy's arguments do not soothe his pain?
(a) His pain is too great.
(b) They do not solve his problem of being in prison.
(c) They are only words.
(d) They arrive too late to help him.

3. Who were the two men the woman compares Boethius to persecuted by?
(a) Gods and muses.
(b) Simple minded men.
(c) The Roman senate.
(d) Women.

4. What is the highest possible good according to Philosophy?
(a) Gold.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Political power.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Boethius suffer according to the woman?

2. Why does the woman share Boethius' cell?

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

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

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

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