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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is stitched on the woman's clothes?
(a) A cross and letter Theta.
(b) A star and letter Alpha.
(c) A list of Rome's gods.
(d) The letters Pi and Theta.

2. Why does Boethius want political power?
(a) For personal gain.
(b) To promote justice.
(c) To be safe from persecution.
(d) To help friends get jobs.

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

4. Why does Philosophy say that material possessions are relatively insignificant?
(a) Because they can be taken away by enemies.
(b) Because the body perishes.
(c) Because of taxation.
(d) Because only God can give happiness.

5. What does Philosophy say about Fortune's treatment of men?
(a) That fortune only treats women well.
(b) That fortune treats everyone equally.
(c) That fortune doesn't know how to choose worthy people.
(d) That fortune is very choosy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Boethius in jail?

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

3. What does Philosophy tell Boethius to be thankful for?

4. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?

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

(see the answer key)

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