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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. Why is a punishment a blessing for the evil man?
(a) They can start from zero again.
(b) They like pain.
(c) Their ability to sin is taken away.
(d) Because their son can take their place.

2. Why do men want wealth according to Philosophy?
(a) To buy big houses.
(b) To be free of worry and needs.
(c) The gain political power.
(d) To feel important.

3. What is Fortune according to Philosophy?
(a) A force to be ignored.
(b) A minor divinity.
(c) A part of God.
(d) A benevolent force.

4. What does Philosophy say there have been many examples of?
(a) Female politicians.
(b) Corrupt politicians.
(c) Politicians that really care.
(d) Good politicians.

5. What is Boethius eager to continue?
(a) His readings.
(b) His poetry.
(c) His discussion with Philosophy.
(d) His book.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many "Goods" does philosophy talk about when she explains what men usually think is true happiness?

2. What is the imperfect the product of, according to Metaphysics?

3. What does Philosophy say of the bodily pleasures?

4. What did God decide from the first moment he created the universe?

5. Who wouldn't care about a politician title away from Rome?

Short Essay Questions

1. What metaphysical principle does the woman address and why is this significant?

2. How would the desire of bodily pleasures balance themselves out?

3. What does the woman remind Boethius of in regards to God's governance?

4. Why does the woman correct Boethius' statement about wishing that the evil would lose the ability to persecute the good?

5. What is implied about the choices of men and the problem of evil?

6. Why do God's methods defy human reason?

7. What are some of the opinions about what the highest good is, according to the woman?

8. What is the error that men run into?

9. Why should the five goods not be entirely dismissed?

10. What does fame come from, according to Book III of "The Consolation of Philosophy"?

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