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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Boethius' state of mind after Philosophy finishes her argument about evil men?
(a) Troubled.
(b) Happy.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Sad.

2. What does Lady Philosophy say of the evil person that has power?
(a) He has it good.
(b) He is freedom's enemy.
(c) He can do whatever he wants.
(d) He is doubly cursed.

3. What does God control no matter the distance?
(a) Everything.
(b) Men.
(c) Time.
(d) Fate.

4. What is happiness according to Philosophy's argument?
(a) Converting to Christianity.
(b) Having a good family.
(c) Participating in God's divinity through a good life.
(d) Going to church.

5. What does everyone agree is just?
(a) Good men deserve to be poor.
(b) Evil people have all the power.
(c) God has little influence on men.
(d) Punishment of a crime.

6. What does Philosophy say of true happiness?
(a) It is what every man wants.
(b) It is given only by God.
(c) One can only be as happy as his actions allow.
(d) Fortune has a big say in it.

7. What does Philosophy say of the definition of true happiness?
(a) There is no way to know it.
(b) There are many opinions on what it is.
(c) It is accumulating wealth.
(d) There is only one.

8. What does Philosophy say of the wicked?
(a) They do not know God.
(b) They usually succeed.
(c) They are usually politicians.
(d) They are always punished.

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

10. What does Philosophy say about the goods she lists at the start of Book 3?
(a) They are useless for men.
(b) They are all given by Fortune.
(c) They are not true happiness.
(d) They are legitimate.

11. Who does Philosophy say was famous for his wicked lifestyle?
(a) Marc Antony.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Caligula.
(d) Nero.

12. What does Philosophy argue bodily pleasure being identical to happiness would mean for animals?
(a) They would be human.
(b) They would be happy.
(c) They wouln't feel anything.
(d) Their bodies would be perfect.

13. What error does Philosophy say men run into?
(a) They go after bodily pleasures first.
(b) They try to buy happiness.
(c) They try to get rich first.
(d) They try to divide happiness.

14. What does Boethius say to Philosophy at the start of Book 3?
(a) That she should leave.
(b) That he needs more comforting.
(c) That he worries for his sons.
(d) That he feels greatly consoled.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy says doesn't mean that God has taken sides with the wicked?

2. What can happen as soon as popular acclaim is given?

3. What does Philosophy say about men trying to find happiness?

4. Why is a punishment a blessing for the evil man?

5. What does Philosophy say is the next part of the conversation?

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