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

2. How does the woman speak to Boethius?
(a) In song.
(b) Normally.
(c) In verse.
(d) With gestures.

3. 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.

4. What is the highest possible good according to Philosophy?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Gold.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Political power.

5. What did philosophy compel Boethius to always do?
(a) Talk too much.
(b) Spend time thinking.
(c) Stand up for the truth.
(d) Run from a fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman disagree with Boethius about in Book 1?

2. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his blessings?

3. What does Philosophy say of the wealth Fortune gives away?

4. What was Boethius aware of concerning Fortune?

5. What does Philosophy tell Boethius to be thankful for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What diagnosis does the Lady Philosophy make and what does she point out at the beginning of Book II?

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

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

4. At the start of Book 1 of "The Consolation of Philosophy", where is Boethius and what is he doing?

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

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

7. What is significant about conscience in Book 1?

8. Why does Boethius praise God?

9. Why does the woman believe Boethius is responsible for his own suffering?

10. What does Lady Philosophy disagree with his view on providence at the end of Book 1?

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