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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What cannot be obtained if sought individually according to Philosophy?
(a) Happiness and honor.
(b) Bodily pleasure and wealth.
(c) The goods.
(d) Faith and independence.

2. Why does Philosophy say no-one can truly be happy in life?
(a) Because being fulfilled is arrogant.
(b) Because something is always missing.
(c) Men are too greedy.
(d) God doesn't want happiness in this life for man.

3. What does Philosophy say about men trying to find happiness?
(a) They need to be thankful to God when they find it.
(b) Money is the key to it.
(c) They need to pray to Fortune to obtain it.
(d) They cannot find it as directly as a boar of an eagle.

4. What new need does a rich man have in the example given by Philosophy?
(a) Big house to live in.
(b) Numerous servants.
(c) Bodyguards to protect him.
(d) A big pool to entertain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Boethius aware of concerning Fortune?

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

3. Who is seduced by the ups and downs of Fortune according to the woman?

4. According to Philosophy, what does true happiness involve?

5. How many sources can fame come from according to Philosophy?

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