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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift did God give to men according to Boethius?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Houses.
(d) Freedom.

2. What did philosophy compel Boethius to always do?
(a) Run from a fight.
(b) Talk too much.
(c) Spend time thinking.
(d) Stand up for the truth.

3. What type of man is unmoved by what happens to him, good or bad?
(a) The philosopher.
(b) The faithful.
(c) The idiot.
(d) Women.

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

5. What is Boethius' first thought on why the woman came in his cell?
(a) To hear his story.
(b) To kill him.
(c) To share his misery.
(d) To free him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the real cause of Boethius being miserable according to Philosophy?

3. Why does Philosophy justify her saying that Boethius didn't lose anything?

4. What does Fortune love to do to men comfortable with their possessions?

5. What should Boethius keep in mind concerning his money?

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