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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the woman tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?
(a) Because he didn't became Emperor when he had the chance.
(b) Because he always ran from his responsibilities.
(c) Because he had too much money.
(d) Because a philosopher does not need books or libraries to be a philosopher.

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

3. What does Philosophy tell Boethius about his situation?
(a) That it is time to try to think of his lasts words.
(b) That he can cry all he wants.
(c) That it is time to try to escape.
(d) That it is time to stop moping.

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

5. What does nature ordain everything to do according to Philosophy?
(a) To explore new territory.
(b) To be fruitful.
(c) To seek its own natural goal/end.
(d) To be kind to one another.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy tell Boethius not do while she exposes her arguments in Book II?

2. What does Lady Philosophy qualify herself as a doctor of?

3. What is Boethius' answer after the woman asks what ails him?

4. Of what does God have a perfect idea of before starting his work, according to Philosophy?

5. What does the woman praise Boethius for in Book 1?

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