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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the woman tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?
(a) Because he didn't became Emperor when he had the chance.
(b) Because he had too much money.
(c) Because he always ran from his responsibilities.
(d) Because a philosopher does not need books or libraries to be a philosopher.

2. What protects Boethius from his persecutors according to the woman?
(a) The Canon of justice.
(b) The fortress of Philosophy.
(c) The sword of incompetence.
(d) The trumpets of Jericho.

3. What does Philosophy tell Boethius about his situation?
(a) That it is time to try to think of his lasts words.
(b) That it is time to stop moping.
(c) That he can cry all he wants.
(d) That it is time to try to escape.

4. What does the woman disagree with Boethius about in Book 1?
(a) That the affairs of men are beyond Divine Providence.
(b) That the earth is flat.
(c) That God is all powerful.
(d) That he can't escape from prison.

5. How many sons does Boethius have?
(a) 4 sons.
(b) 5 sons.
(c) 3 sons.
(d) 2 sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the woman speak to Boethius?

2. What does Philosophy say about men trying to find happiness?

3. Who is seduced by the ups and downs of Fortune according to the woman?

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

5. How was Boethius' life before prison?

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