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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is stitched on the woman's clothes?
(a) The letters Pi and Theta.
(b) A cross and letter Theta.
(c) A star and letter Alpha.
(d) A list of Rome's gods.

2. What did the politician in the example given by Philosophy lose?
(a) Respect of the people.
(b) Their will to lead.
(c) Their office.
(d) All their money.

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

4. What is the ultimate goal of God when using the actions of the wicked?
(a) To teach a good man a lesson.
(b) The greater good.
(c) The teach the wicked man a lesson.
(d) To make the good man richer.

5. Who does Philosophy say Boethius cherishes?
(a) God.
(b) His peers.
(c) His family.
(d) His friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman's bearing betray according to Boethius?

2. What protects Boethius from his persecutors according to the woman?

3. Why does Philosophy say no-one can truly be happy in life?

4. What does Philosophy think Boethius feels about fortune?

5. What does Philosophy say of honor?

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