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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 about his situation?
(a) That it is time to try to think of his lasts words.
(b) That it is time to try to escape.
(c) That he can cry all he wants.
(d) That it is time to stop moping.

2. What does Fortune love to do to men comfortable with their possessions?
(a) Give them more money.
(b) Reward their perseverance.
(c) Upset them.
(d) Make them loan more money.

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

4. What does Philosophy say of the wealth Fortune gives away?
(a) It is a loan.
(b) It is based on how good you are toward others.
(c) It is transmittable to your children.
(d) It is permanent.

5. What does the woman's bearing betray according to Boethius?
(a) Who her parents are.
(b) How young she is.
(c) How ancient she is.
(d) Where she comes from.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Boethius want political power?

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

3. What does Philosophy think Boethius feels about fortune?

4. Why does Boethius say Philosophy's arguments do not soothe his pain?

5. What was Boethius usually studying?

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