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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Philosophy justify her saying that Boethius didn't lose anything?
(a) His wife and children will continue to enjoy his riches.
(b) She says he never really owned anything.
(c) All his belongings are safely hidden.
(d) He made a deal with fortune to get it all back.

3. What does Philosophy think Boethius feels about fortune?
(a) That fortune changed her attitude toward him
(b) That philosophy is a good friend.
(c) That fortune did the right thing.
(d) That fortune is a good companion.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Philosophy tell Boethius concerning what he thinks about Fortune?

3. What does high office often do to the man seeking it?

4. What protects Boethius from his persecutors according to the woman?

5. What does Philosophy say of honor?

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