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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Of what does God have a perfect idea of before starting his work, according to Philosophy?
2. What is Boethius' state of mind at the start of Book 4?
3. What new need does a rich man have in the example given by Philosophy?
4. What did the politician in the example given by Philosophy lose?
5. How many "Goods" does philosophy talk about when she explains what men usually think is true happiness?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Book IV, what can be concluded about the wicked being punished?
2. How are actions their own rewards, as stated in Book IV?
3. Why do God's methods defy human reason?
4. What does the woman remark about randomness and order?
5. In light of Christian doctrine, what is the significance of the statement that "there are, some of them extremely harsh, and some, I think, with a purifying mercy"(124)?
6. What is implied about the choices of men and the problem of evil?
7. How would the desire of bodily pleasures balance themselves out?
8. What are some of the opinions about what the highest good is, according to the woman?
9. According to Book IV, how does happiness relate to being powerful or powerless?
10. How does God use providence?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The appearance of Lady Philosophy proves significant in "The Consolation of Philosophy". In an essay, analyze the significance of the dress she wears and the symbolism of the letters on her clothing. Define symbolism and use examples from the text to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
Greek philosophers had a strong impact on the development of Boethius' philosophical tenets. Discuss the influence Plato, Cicero and other philosophers had on Boethius. Discuss how philosophy influenced his faith and whether Christianity undermines or supports his beliefs. Use the text to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 3
Boethius uses personification in this book. Students should write an essay that defines personification and analyzes Boethius' use of personification. Discuss why he uses a woman as a personification of philosophy and how this is significant.
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