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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Boethius usually study before going to prison?
(a) The bath house.
(b) In his pool.
(c) His living room.
(d) His library.

2. Why does the woman tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?
(a) Because he didn't became Emperor when he had the chance.
(b) Because he always ran from his responsibilities.
(c) Because he had too much money.
(d) Because a philosopher does not need books or libraries to be a philosopher.

3. What does Philosophy tell Boethius not do while she exposes her arguments in Book II?
(a) Run away.
(b) Be destitute.
(c) Be happy.
(d) Pay attention.

4. What gift did God give to men according to Boethius?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Houses.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Curiosity.

5. What does the woman say about Boethius' fall from his former heights?
(a) There is no permanent loss.
(b) That he will need to learn from it.
(c) The responsible will be punished.
(d) It is permanent.

6. What type of man is unmoved by what happens to him, good or bad?
(a) The philosopher.
(b) Women.
(c) The faithful.
(d) The idiot.

7. What does Philosophy think Boethius feels about fortune?
(a) That fortune did the right thing.
(b) That fortune is a good companion.
(c) That fortune changed her attitude toward him
(d) That philosophy is a good friend.

8. Why does Philosophy say that material possessions are relatively insignificant?
(a) Because the body perishes.
(b) Because of taxation.
(c) Because they can be taken away by enemies.
(d) Because only God can give happiness.

9. What was Boethius usually studying?
(a) Thermodynamics.
(b) Perfect forms of government.
(c) Magnetism.
(d) Various religions of the world.

10. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?
(a) They don't squander money.
(b) They are staying away from politics.
(c) They have his high morals.
(d) They are senators.

11. Why does Boethius not understand what the woman is trying to explain to him in Book 1?
(a) His suffering seems quite real.
(b) He has a limited intellect.
(c) He is malnourished.
(d) The woman does not speak his language.

12. How tall is the woman that appears in Boethius' cell?
(a) Very small, her head could not reach the table.
(b) Small, she could look Boethius in the eyes.
(c) Medium size, her arms could touch the ceiling.
(d) Tall, her head could penetrate the heavens.

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

14. Who is seduced by the ups and downs of Fortune according to the woman?
(a) The foolish.
(b) Women only.
(c) Old people.
(d) Normal men.

15. What does Philosophy say of the wealth Fortune gives away?
(a) It is based on how good you are toward others.
(b) It is permanent.
(c) It is transmittable to your children.
(d) It is a loan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the highest possible good according to Philosophy?

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

3. What does the woman praise Boethius for in Book 1?

4. Why is the woman not able to help Boethius shortly after their meeting?

5. What does Boethius do after hearing Philosophy's arguments on fortune?

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