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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What protects Boethius from his persecutors according to the woman?
(a) The sword of incompetence.
(b) The trumpets of Jericho.
(c) The fortress of Philosophy.
(d) The Canon of justice.

2. What is Boethius' first thought on why the woman came in his cell?
(a) To hear his story.
(b) To free him.
(c) To share his misery.
(d) To kill him.

3. Why is the woman not able to help Boethius shortly after their meeting?
(a) He talks too much.
(b) He has no money to pay her.
(c) He does not talk.
(d) He is in jail.

4. What does Philosophy say about Fortune's treatment of men?
(a) That fortune doesn't know how to choose worthy people.
(b) That fortune only treats women well.
(c) That fortune is very choosy.
(d) That fortune treats everyone equally.

5. How many sons does Boethius have?
(a) 5 sons.
(b) 4 sons.
(c) 2 sons.
(d) 3 sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Boethius sing about in his cell?

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

3. Who does Philosophy say Boethius cherishes?

4. What does the woman think of Boethius' mind?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Boethius disagree with the woman regarding misery and what is her rebuttal?

2. Based on the woman's argument, why are material goods inherently valueless?

3. What is the significance of the woman's discussion with Boethius on blessings when Boethius complains about the tangibility of his pain?

4. Who does the woman liken Boethius to and why?

5. Who does the woman compare herself to and what is her identity?

6. What does the woman remind Boethius of in regards to the events and his attitude?

7. What does the woman say about Fortune not being malicious at the end of Book II?

8. Why would Boethius choose not to mention the Bible in "The Consolation of Philosophy"?

9. What does Boethius believe about happiness, according to Book II and how does this relate to Christian thinking?

10. What is significant about the clothing worn by the woman who enters Boethius' cell?

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