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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Philosophy say that material possessions are relatively insignificant?
(a) Because only God can give happiness.
(b) Because the body perishes.
(c) Because of taxation.
(d) Because they can be taken away by enemies.

2. What does high office often do to the man seeking it?
(a) Make him rich.
(b) Expose his sins.
(c) Bring him fame.
(d) Make him a better man.

3. What does Philosophy say of true happiness?
(a) It is given only by God.
(b) It is what every man wants.
(c) Fortune has a big say in it.
(d) One can only be as happy as his actions allow.

4. According to Philosophy, what are the remarks Philosophy makes about Fortune at the beginning of the Book II?
(a) Only a small part of her great wisdom.
(b) Everything Boethius needs to feel better.
(c) Only an introduction to her main argument.
(d) Everything she has to say.

5. What does Philosophy say is the next part of the conversation?
(a) Its centerpiece.
(b) A minor part.
(c) A short part.
(d) A long part.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?

2. What are the two main characteristics of Fortune's personality?

3. What was Boethius once, according to the woman?

4. Why does Boethius want political power?

5. How does Boethius qualify the fact that good men's worldly possessions can be taken away and evil men's possessions can increase?

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