The Consolation of Philosophy Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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The Consolation of Philosophy Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philosophy say about the men only seeking the 5 goods she listed at the start of Book 3?
(a) Men cannot be whole without them.
(b) Men usually only choose one.
(c) Men are disappointed by them.
(d) Men want them all.

2. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his blessings?
(a) That he should be counting them.
(b) That he should strive to get more.
(c) That he has none.
(d) That Fortune didn't take them all away.

3. How many sources can fame come from according to Philosophy?
(a) 5 sources.
(b) 3 sources.
(c) 2 sources.
(d) 4 sources.

4. What cannot be seen by the finite intellect of man?
(a) The universe.
(b) The far reaching consequences of an event.
(c) The laws of physics.
(d) The root of human civilization.

5. Of what does God have a perfect idea of before starting his work, according to Philosophy?
(a) When he will finish.
(b) Who the wicked men are.
(c) Who he is going to influence.
(d) What he is going to build.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the wicked fail to be happy?

2. What does Philosophy find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?

3. What is Boethius' state of mind after Philosophy finishes her argument about evil men?

4. What does nature ordain everything to do according to Philosophy?

5. What does Philosophy say of the definition of true happiness?

(see the answer key)

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