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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his feelings toward Fortune?
(a) He should rightfully be upset with Fortune.
(b) He should not unfairly accuse fortune of mistreating him.
(c) He should hate fortune.
(d) He should love Fortune.

2. How tall is the woman that appears in Boethius' cell?
(a) Tall, her head could penetrate the heavens.
(b) Medium size, her arms could touch the ceiling.
(c) Very small, her head could not reach the table.
(d) Small, she could look Boethius in the eyes.

3. What does Boethius sing about in his cell?
(a) The senate.
(b) The woman.
(c) God.
(d) Himself.

4. What does Fortune take pleasure in according to Philosophy?
(a) Its greed.
(b) Its unreliability.
(c) Its own predictability.
(d) Its resourcefulness.

5. What does a poor man need not worry about according to Philosophy?
(a) Dying.
(b) Being robbed.
(c) Being rich.
(d) Finding a wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did God order the universe to seek when he created it?

2. Why does Boethius not understand what the woman is trying to explain to him in Book 1?

3. Why does Boethius suffer according to the woman?

4. How many "Goods" does philosophy talk about when she explains what men usually think is true happiness?

5. What does Philosophy think Boethius feels about fortune?

(see the answer key)

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