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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Boethius forced to do after hearing Philosophy's arguments?
(a) Agree with her.
(b) Complain
(c) Remain silent.
(d) Escape.

2. What does Philosophy say about Boethius' feelings toward fortune at the start of Book II?
(a) That he is longing for it.
(b) That he hates it.
(c) His health.
(d) His comfort.

3. Why is Boethius in jail?
(a) He stole a horse.
(b) He committed murder.
(c) He awaits death.
(d) He is visiting a friend there.

4. What does Lady Philosophy qualify herself as a doctor of?
(a) Poetry.
(b) The Soul.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Medicine.

5. What does Philosophy say wealth creates?
(a) More occasion to do good.
(b) New worry and needs.
(c) New enemies.
(d) The need for more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Boethius usually study before going to prison?

2. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of good reputation in her example about not being able to be truly happy?

3. What is stitched on the woman's clothes?

4. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of riches in her example about not being able to be truly happy?

5. What is the real cause of Boethius being miserable according to Philosophy?

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