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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 Boethius say of Philosophy's arguments?
(a) They are elegant.
(b) They do not apply to him.
(c) They are weak.
(d) They are useless.

2. What does Philosophy tell Boethius not do while she exposes her arguments in Book II?
(a) Pay attention.
(b) Run away.
(c) Be happy.
(d) Be destitute.

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

4. What does Boethius do after hearing Philosophy's arguments on fortune?
(a) He prays to Fortune.
(b) He complains.
(c) He starts to think of ways to escape.
(d) He accepts his fate.

5. What protects Boethius from his persecutors according to the woman?
(a) The trumpets of Jericho.
(b) The sword of incompetence.
(c) The fortress of Philosophy.
(d) The Canon of justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman disagree with Boethius about in Book 1?

2. What does Philosophy say about Boethius' feelings toward fortune at the start of Book II?

3. Who does the woman compare Boethius to?

4. What was Boethius aware of concerning Fortune?

5. What does the woman's bearing betray according to Boethius?

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