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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 say there have been many examples of?
(a) Good politicians.
(b) Politicians that really care.
(c) Female politicians.
(d) Corrupt politicians.

2. Who wouldn't care about a politician title away from Rome?
(a) Persians.
(b) Etruscans.
(c) The Saracens.
(d) Barbarians.

3. How many sources can fame come from according to Philosophy?
(a) 3 sources.
(b) 4 sources.
(c) 2 sources.
(d) 5 sources.

4. What doesn't God rule over according to Boethius' song?
(a) The affairs of men.
(b) The sea.
(c) The birds.
(d) The woman.

5. What new need does a rich man have in the example given by Philosophy?
(a) Bodyguards to protect him.
(b) Big house to live in.
(c) Numerous servants.
(d) A big pool to entertain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Boethius say to Philosophy at the start of Book 3?

2. What is Boethius' answer after the woman asks what ails him?

3. Who does Philosophy say Boethius cherishes?

4. Why does the woman tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?

5. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?

(see the answer key)

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