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

2. How does Boethius qualify the fact that good men's worldly possessions can be taken away and evil men's possessions can increase?
(a) Unfitting.
(b) Normal.
(c) Good for the evil.
(d) Maddening.

3. What type of clothing is the woman wearing?
(a) Pants.
(b) A toga.
(c) A trench coat.
(d) A dress.

4. What does Philosophy say wealth creates?
(a) The need for more.
(b) New worry and needs.
(c) More occasion to do good.
(d) New enemies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?

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

3. Why does Boethius say Philosophy's arguments do not soothe his pain?

4. Why do the wicked fail to be happy?

5. What does God use to influence men and execute his plan for the universe?

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