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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philosophy tell Boethius to be thankful for?
(a) That Fortune allowed him to keep his wealth that long.
(b) That his enemy will soon be dead.
(c) That his mind is not bound by the walls around him.
(d) That she is here to keep him company.

2. What does Philosophy tell Boethius concerning what he thinks about Fortune?
(a) He is on the verge of finding how to control fortune.
(b) He is right.
(c) He doesn't know what he is talking about.
(d) He is wrong.

3. Who is the woman in the cell with Boethius?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Fortune.
(c) Science.
(d) Vengeance.

4. Who surrounds Boethius at the start of Book 1?
(a) Muses.
(b) Prison guard.
(c) Other prisoners.
(d) Rats.

5. Why does Philosophy say no-one can truly be happy in life?
(a) Because something is always missing.
(b) God doesn't want happiness in this life for man.
(c) Men are too greedy.
(d) Because being fulfilled is arrogant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy say of Fortune?

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

3. What are the two main characteristics of Fortune's personality?

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

5. What does a poor man need not worry about according to Philosophy?

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