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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 the real cause of Boethius being miserable according to Philosophy?
(a) Boethius' false beliefs.
(b) Fortune robbing him of his happiness.
(c) His enemies.
(d) Himself.

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

3. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?
(a) He should work on his book.
(b) He should focus on the good in his life.
(c) He should focus on revenge.
(d) He should focus on his family.

4. What was Boethius once, according to the woman?
(a) An admiral.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A philosopher.
(d) A merchant.

5. How does the woman speak to Boethius?
(a) In verse.
(b) In song.
(c) Normally.
(d) With gestures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Boethius forced to do after hearing Philosophy's arguments?

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

3. What does nature ordain everything to do according to Philosophy?

4. Who wouldn't care about a politician title away from Rome?

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

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