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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 he feels greatly consoled.
(b) That she should leave.
(c) That he worries for his sons.
(d) That he needs more comforting.

2. Who does Philosophy say was famous for his wicked lifestyle?
(a) Caligula.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Nero.
(d) Marc Antony.

3. How was Boethius' life before prison?
(a) Comfortable.
(b) Full of hatred.
(c) Boring.
(d) Full of hard manual work.

4. What doesn't God rule over according to Boethius' song?
(a) The affairs of men.
(b) The sea.
(c) The woman.
(d) The birds.

5. What did philosophy compel Boethius to always do?
(a) Run from a fight.
(b) Stand up for the truth.
(c) Talk too much.
(d) Spend time thinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy say of true happiness?

2. What does Philosophy say about the men only seeking the 5 goods she listed at the start of Book 3?

3. What new need does a rich man have in the example given by Philosophy?

4. What does Philosophy tell Boethius to be thankful for?

5. What type of man is unmoved by what happens to him, good or bad?

(see the answer key)

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