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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 tell Boethius to make her point about fortune?
(a) That Fortune says the same thing.
(b) That philosophy knows best.
(c) That God explained how it works.
(d) That Boethius had similar arguments when he was rich.

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

3. What does Philosophy say there have been many examples of?
(a) Female politicians.
(b) Corrupt politicians.
(c) Good politicians.
(d) Politicians that really care.

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

5. What does the woman praise Boethius for in Book 1?
(a) His business.
(b) His look.
(c) His poetry.
(d) His former life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Boethius suffer according to the woman?

2. What does Philosophy say about Boethius' feelings toward fortune at the start of Book II?

3. What does Boethius sing about in his cell?

4. How does Lady Philosophy say an event could be seen as chance?

5. What does Philosophy argue would happen to an evil person punished for his crime?

(see the answer key)

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