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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 say about the goods she lists at the start of Book 3?
(a) They are useless for men.
(b) They are not true happiness.
(c) They are all given by Fortune.
(d) They are legitimate.

2. What is Fortune according to Philosophy?
(a) A minor divinity.
(b) A part of God.
(c) A force to be ignored.
(d) A benevolent force.

3. What is Boethius eager to continue?
(a) His discussion with Philosophy.
(b) His readings.
(c) His book.
(d) His poetry.

4. What does Philosophy find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?
(a) That Boethius is crying.
(b) That Boethius is upset.
(c) That Boethius is happy.
(d) That Boethius is sad.

5. What did the politician in the example given by Philosophy lose?
(a) Their will to lead.
(b) Respect of the people.
(c) All their money.
(d) Their office.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the woman speak to Boethius?

2. How many "Goods" does philosophy talk about when she explains what men usually think is true happiness?

3. What does Boethius say of Philosophy's arguments?

4. Why does the woman share Boethius' cell?

5. What does Philosophy say wealth creates?

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