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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) All his belongings are safely hidden.
(b) His wife and children will continue to enjoy his riches.
(c) She says he never really owned anything.
(d) He made a deal with fortune to get it all back.

2. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his feelings toward Fortune?
(a) He should hate fortune.
(b) He should not unfairly accuse fortune of mistreating him.
(c) He should rightfully be upset with Fortune.
(d) He should love Fortune.

3. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of good reputation in her example about not being able to be truly happy?
(a) He might not know God.
(b) He might not have a good domestic life.
(c) He might not be rich.
(d) He might be ugly.

4. What was Boethius aware of concerning Fortune?
(a) That it is temporary.
(b) That he had too much.
(c) That he should have shared it.
(d) That it exalts and humbles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What protects Boethius from his persecutors according to the woman?

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

3. What does Philosophy say of Fortune?

4. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of riches in her example about not being able to be truly happy?

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

(see the answer key)

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