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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many "Goods" does philosophy talk about when she explains what men usually think is true happiness?
(a) 5 goods.
(b) 4 goods.
(c) 6 goods.
(d) 9 goods.

2. Whose plan does Lady Philosophy argue everything always goes according to?
(a) Fortune.
(b) Boethius.
(c) God.
(d) Fate.

3. What does Lady Philosophy qualify herself as a doctor of?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Emotions.
(d) The Soul.

4. What does everyone agree is just?
(a) God has little influence on men.
(b) Good men deserve to be poor.
(c) Punishment of a crime.
(d) Evil people have all the power.

5. What does Philosophy reply when Boethius tells her that his pain is real and tangible?
(a) That she is not a doctor.
(b) That she has not gotten to the substance of her treatment.
(c) That the spirit has power over the body.
(d) That she can heal him with her hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy tell Boethius not do while she exposes her arguments in Book II?

2. What can happen as soon as popular acclaim is given?

3. What position does Philosophy argue would not even be enough to provide happiness?

4. What is happiness according to Philosophy's argument?

5. What is the ultimate goal of God when using the actions of the wicked?

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