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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philosophy say is the next part of the conversation?
(a) A long part.
(b) A minor part.
(c) Its centerpiece.
(d) A short part.

2. What does Philosophy say about Fortune's treatment of men?
(a) That fortune only treats women well.
(b) That fortune treats everyone equally.
(c) That fortune is very choosy.
(d) That fortune doesn't know how to choose worthy people.

3. Who were the two men the woman compares Boethius to persecuted by?
(a) Gods and muses.
(b) The Roman senate.
(c) Simple minded men.
(d) Women.

4. What sometimes defies human reason and understanding?
(a) Man's lust for power.
(b) God's methods.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Women.

5. What does Philosophy ask Boethius' permission to do?
(a) Proceed slowly and methodically.
(b) Bring his sons in prison.
(c) Free him from prison.
(d) Take a break.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?

2. How can an action be free, according to Philosophy?

3. What does Philosophy find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?

4. What does high office often do to the man seeking it?

5. What does Philosophy say about people giving popular acclaim?

(see the answer key)

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