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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does Philosophy argue would not even be enough to provide happiness?
(a) Pope.
(b) Sultan.
(c) King.
(d) Emperor.

2. Why does the woman share Boethius' cell?
(a) Because she likes him.
(b) Because she never abandons a student.
(c) Because she likes enclosed spaces.
(d) Because she needs to talk.

3. Who wouldn't care about a politician title away from Rome?
(a) Persians.
(b) Barbarians.
(c) Etruscans.
(d) The Saracens.

4. Why is a punishment a blessing for the evil man?
(a) Because their son can take their place.
(b) They can start from zero again.
(c) They like pain.
(d) Their ability to sin is taken away.

5. What is happiness according to Philosophy's argument?
(a) Participating in God's divinity through a good life.
(b) Going to church.
(c) Converting to Christianity.
(d) Having a good family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy say about Boethius' feelings toward fortune at the start of Book II?

2. What does Philosophy think Boethius feels about fortune?

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

4. What does God use to direct things close to him?

5. How was Boethius' life before prison?

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