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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 does Philosophy say to Boethius about his feelings toward Fortune?
(a) He should love Fortune.
(b) He should not unfairly accuse fortune of mistreating him.
(c) He should hate fortune.
(d) He should rightfully be upset with Fortune.

2. What does Philosophy find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?
(a) That Boethius is happy.
(b) That Boethius is sad.
(c) That Boethius is upset.
(d) That Boethius is crying.

3. What does Lady Philosophy qualify herself as a doctor of?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Poetry.
(c) The Soul.
(d) Emotions.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philosophy praise Boethius' sons?

2. Where does Boethius usually study before going to prison?

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

4. What was Boethius usually studying?

5. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Lady Philosophy, what was on loan to him and subject to being revoked?

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

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

5. What is significant about the changing height of the woman who enters Boethius' cell?

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

7. What is the discussion in regards to fame and high office and why is this important?

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

9. Why does the woman praise Boethius' former way of life in comparison to his present situation?

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

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