2. What does the woman disagree with Boethius about in Book 1?
(a) That he can't escape from prison.
(b) That God is all powerful.
(c) That the earth is flat.
(d) That the affairs of men are beyond Divine Providence.

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

4. What was Boethius aware of concerning Fortune?
(a) That it exalts and humbles.
(b) That he had too much.
(c) That it is temporary.
(d) That he should have shared it.

5. What is Boethius' answer after the woman asks what ails him?
(a) That his wife left him.
(b) That what ails him is obvious.
(c) That his sons won't visit him.
(d) That he can't escape.

6. Why does Boethius say Philosophy's arguments do not soothe his pain?
(a) They do not solve his problem of being in prison.
(b) His pain is too great.
(c) They are only words.
(d) They arrive too late to help him.

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

8. What does Philosophy reply when Boethius tells her that his pain is real and tangible?
(a) That she is not a doctor.
(b) That the spirit has power over the body.
(c) That she can heal him with her hands.
(d) That she has not gotten to the substance of her treatment.

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

10. Why is Boethius in jail?
(a) He stole a horse.
(b) He committed murder.
(c) He is visiting a friend there.
(d) He awaits death.

11. Why does Boethius suffer according to the woman?
(a) Because of his commitment to her.
(b) Because of his many sins.
(c) Because of barbarian invasion.
(d) Because of his son's actions.

12. Who condemned the senate according to Boethius?
(a) Marc Antony.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Emperor Hadrian.
(d) Cleopatra.

13. Why does Philosophy justify her saying that Boethius didn't lose anything?
(a) He made a deal with fortune to get it all back.
(b) She says he never really owned anything.
(c) His wife and children will continue to enjoy his riches.
(d) All his belongings are safely hidden.

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

15. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?
(a) He should focus on the good in his life.
(b) He should work on his book.
(c) He should focus on revenge.
(d) He should focus on his family.