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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 God use to direct things close to him?
(a) Providence.
(b) Fate.
(c) His angels.
(d) Muses.

2. What does Boethius say to Philosophy at the start of Book 3?
(a) That he needs more comforting.
(b) That he feels greatly consoled.
(c) That she should leave.
(d) That he worries for his sons.

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

4. What does nature ordain everything to do according to Philosophy?
(a) To be kind to one another.
(b) To explore new territory.
(c) To be fruitful.
(d) To seek its own natural goal/end.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Philosophy, what does true happiness involve?

2. What is Boethius' state of mind at the start of Book 4?

3. How is Boethius feeling after the woman's speech about the ups and downs of Fortune?

4. What does Philosophy say would be exposed if a politician was to leave the city.

5. What does Philosophy reply when Boethius tells her that his pain is real and tangible?

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