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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 do after Boethius tells her what he wished about the evil?
(a) She leaves for a while.
(b) She corrects him.
(c) She tells him about his family's sins.
(d) She agrees with him.

2. What is the ultimate goal of God when using the actions of the wicked?
(a) The teach the wicked man a lesson.
(b) To teach a good man a lesson.
(c) To make the good man richer.
(d) The greater good.

3. What does Philosophy say of the wicked?
(a) They do not know God.
(b) They are usually politicians.
(c) They usually succeed.
(d) They are always punished.

4. What does Philosophy say of the wealth Fortune gives away?
(a) It is based on how good you are toward others.
(b) It is a loan.
(c) It is transmittable to your children.
(d) It is permanent.

5. What does Philosophy say the claim she made about wicked people follows?
(a) What has already been proven.
(b) Her intuition.
(c) God's rules.
(d) Boethius arguments

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?

2. What is the imperfect the product of, according to Metaphysics?

3. What does Philosophy say about Fortune's treatment of men?

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

5. What type of story does Philosophy say pervades history?

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