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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Boethius' life before prison?
(a) Full of hatred.
(b) Full of hard manual work.
(c) Boring.
(d) Comfortable.

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

3. What does Lady Philosophy qualify herself as a doctor of?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Medicine.
(d) The Soul.

4. What is Boethius forced to do after hearing Philosophy's arguments?
(a) Agree with her.
(b) Complain
(c) Escape.
(d) Remain silent.

5. Why does Boethius not understand what the woman is trying to explain to him in Book 1?
(a) He has a limited intellect.
(b) The woman does not speak his language.
(c) He is malnourished.
(d) His suffering seems quite real.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy say about Fortune's treatment of men?

2. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?

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

4. How tall is the woman that appears in Boethius' cell?

5. How is Boethius feeling after the woman's speech about the ups and downs of Fortune?

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