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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What error does Philosophy say men run into?
(a) They try to divide happiness.
(b) They try to buy happiness.
(c) They go after bodily pleasures first.
(d) They try to get rich first.

2. Why does Boethius not understand what the woman is trying to explain to him in Book 1?
(a) His suffering seems quite real.
(b) He is malnourished.
(c) He has a limited intellect.
(d) The woman does not speak his language.

3. Where does Boethius usually study before going to prison?
(a) His library.
(b) The bath house.
(c) In his pool.
(d) His living room.

4. Why does Boethius suffer according to the woman?
(a) Because of barbarian invasion.
(b) Because of his many sins.
(c) Because of his son's actions.
(d) Because of his commitment to her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy say about Fortune's treatment of men?

2. Who surrounds Boethius at the start of Book 1?

3. What does Philosophy say of Fortune?

4. What gift did God give to men according to Boethius?

5. What was Boethius aware of concerning Fortune?

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