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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 tell Boethius to be thankful for?
(a) That his mind is not bound by the walls around him.
(b) That Fortune allowed him to keep his wealth that long.
(c) That she is here to keep him company.
(d) That his enemy will soon be dead.

2. Who is seduced by the ups and downs of Fortune according to the woman?
(a) The foolish.
(b) Old people.
(c) Normal men.
(d) Women only.

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

4. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?
(a) He should focus on the good in his life.
(b) He should focus on revenge.
(c) He should work on his book.
(d) He should focus on his family.

5. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his blessings?
(a) That Fortune didn't take them all away.
(b) That he has none.
(c) That he should be counting them.
(d) That he should strive to get more.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Philosophy qualify herself as a doctor of?

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

3. Why does Boethius not understand what the woman is trying to explain to him in Book 1?

4. What gift did God give to men according to Boethius?

5. What does Boethius sing about in his cell?

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