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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What position does Philosophy argue would not even be enough to provide happiness?
(a) Emperor.
(b) King.
(c) Sultan.
(d) Pope.

3. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his feelings toward Fortune?
(a) He should not unfairly accuse fortune of mistreating him.
(b) He should rightfully be upset with Fortune.
(c) He should hate fortune.
(d) He should love 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?
(a) He might be crippled.
(b) He might not have any political power.
(c) He might not have a wife.
(d) He might be despised by the masses.

5. What does Philosophy say of the bodily pleasures?
(a) They are necessary.
(b) They are free.
(c) They tend to be bad for you.
(d) They tend to balance themselves out.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Philosophy say that material possessions are relatively insignificant?

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

4. What does Philosophy say about people giving popular acclaim?

5. What did philosophy compel Boethius to always do?

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