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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 Philosophy justify her saying that Boethius didn't lose anything?
(a) His wife and children will continue to enjoy his riches.
(b) All his belongings are safely hidden.
(c) He made a deal with fortune to get it all back.
(d) She says he never really owned anything.

2. How tall is the woman that appears in Boethius' cell?
(a) Medium size, her arms could touch the ceiling.
(b) Very small, her head could not reach the table.
(c) Tall, her head could penetrate the heavens.
(d) Small, she could look Boethius in the eyes.

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

4. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?
(a) They are senators.
(b) They have his high morals.
(c) They don't squander money.
(d) They are staying away from politics.

5. What does Philosophy say about Boethius' feelings toward fortune at the start of Book II?
(a) That he hates it.
(b) His health.
(c) His comfort.
(d) That he is longing for it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Boethius suffer according to the woman?

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

3. Why does Boethius want political power?

4. Why does Philosophy say no-one can truly be happy in life?

5. What does Philosophy tell Boethius concerning what he thinks about Fortune?

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