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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What doesn't God rule over according to Boethius' song?
(a) The birds.
(b) The sea.
(c) The affairs of men.
(d) The woman.

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

3. What does Fortune love to do to men comfortable with their possessions?
(a) Make them loan more money.
(b) Give them more money.
(c) Upset them.
(d) Reward their perseverance.

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

5. What does Fortune take pleasure in according to Philosophy?
(a) Its resourcefulness.
(b) Its unreliability.
(c) Its greed.
(d) Its own predictability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Boethius once, according to the woman?

2. What does Philosophy think Boethius feels about fortune?

3. What does Lady Philosophy qualify herself as a doctor of?

4. What does Philosophy reply when Boethius tells her that his pain is real and tangible?

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

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