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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the woman disagree with Boethius about in Book 1?
(a) That the earth is flat.
(b) That the affairs of men are beyond Divine Providence.
(c) That God is all powerful.
(d) That he can't escape from prison.

3. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his blessings?
(a) That he has none.
(b) That Fortune didn't take them all away.
(c) That he should strive to get more.
(d) That he should be counting them.

4. What became rusty according to the test administered by the woman to Boethius?
(a) Boethius' mind.
(b) Boethius' knife.
(c) Boethius' chariot.
(d) The bars of the cell.

5. What gift did God give to men according to Boethius?
(a) Houses.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philosophy say that material possessions are relatively insignificant?

2. How many sons does Boethius have?

3. What is Boethius' state of mind after Philosophy finishes her argument about evil men?

4. Why does Philosophy say no-one can truly be happy in life?

5. What sometimes defies human reason and understanding?

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