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

2. How does the woman speak to Boethius?
(a) With gestures.
(b) In song.
(c) Normally.
(d) In verse.

3. What type of clothing is the woman wearing?
(a) Pants.
(b) A dress.
(c) A trench coat.
(d) A toga.

4. 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 have a good domestic life.
(b) He might not be rich.
(c) He might not know God.
(d) He might be ugly.

5. What does the woman say about Boethius' fall from his former heights?
(a) It is permanent.
(b) The responsible will be punished.
(c) There is no permanent loss.
(d) That he will need to learn from it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Boethius do after hearing Philosophy's arguments on fortune?

3. Who is the woman in the cell with Boethius?

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

5. Who condemned the senate according to Boethius?

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