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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 the woman think of Boethius' mind?
(a) It has lower aims than philosophy.
(b) It has higher aims than mere poetry.
(c) It has too much to think about.
(d) It is very limited.

2. Of what does God have a perfect idea of before starting his work, according to Philosophy?
(a) Who he is going to influence.
(b) What he is going to build.
(c) When he will finish.
(d) Who the wicked men are.

3. What is Boethius forced to do after hearing Philosophy's arguments?
(a) Remain silent.
(b) Complain
(c) Agree with her.
(d) Escape.

4. What is Boethius starting to remember at the start of Book 4?
(a) Why he wanted political power.
(b) His happiness.
(c) His wisdom.
(d) His enemies names.

5. What cannot be obtained if sought individually according to Philosophy?
(a) Happiness and honor.
(b) Faith and independence.
(c) Bodily pleasure and wealth.
(d) The goods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?

2. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his blessings?

3. Why does the woman share Boethius' cell?

4. Who surrounds Boethius at the start of Book 1?

5. What does Philosophy say would be exposed if a politician was to leave the city.

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