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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would God give power to a good man according to Philosophy?
(a) To profit from it.
(b) To correct the wicked.
(c) To become wicked.
(d) To test his love in him.

2. What does Fortune love to do to men comfortable with their possessions?
(a) Make them loan more money.
(b) Give them more money.
(c) Reward their perseverance.
(d) Upset them.

3. What is Boethius' answer after the woman asks what ails him?
(a) That his wife left him.
(b) That what ails him is obvious.
(c) That he can't escape.
(d) That his sons won't visit him.

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

5. What type of clothing is the woman wearing?
(a) A trench coat.
(b) A dress.
(c) A toga.
(d) Pants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Boethius not understand what the woman is trying to explain to him in Book 1?

2. Who condemned the senate according to Boethius?

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

4. What is Fortune according to Philosophy?

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

(see the answer key)

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