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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Boethius' state of mind at the start of Book 4?
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Trouble.

2. What is Boethius' first thought on why the woman came in his cell?
(a) To hear his story.
(b) To share his misery.
(c) To free him.
(d) To kill him.

3. What should Boethius keep in mind concerning his money?
(a) That people were jealous of him.
(b) How much he liked it.
(c) That his wife was using too much of it.
(d) How weak his hold on it was.

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

5. What is the highest possible good according to Philosophy?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Political power.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the woman not able to help Boethius shortly after their meeting?

2. What does Fortune take pleasure in according to Philosophy?

3. What does everyone agree is just?

4. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?

5. What is Philosophy comparing God to?

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