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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 tell Boethius about his situation?
(a) That it is time to try to escape.
(b) That it is time to try to think of his lasts words.
(c) That he can cry all he wants.
(d) That it is time to stop moping.

2. What does Philosophy say of honor?
(a) That is not worth much.
(b) That it guarantees virtue.
(c) That it doesn't guarantee happiness or virtue.
(d) That every man should have some.

3. What does Philosophy do after Boethius tells her what he wished about the evil?
(a) She agrees with him.
(b) She leaves for a while.
(c) She corrects him.
(d) She tells him about his family's sins.

4. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?
(a) He should focus on revenge.
(b) He should focus on his family.
(c) He should focus on the good in his life.
(d) He should work on his book.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does God control no matter the distance?

2. According to Philosophy, what does true happiness involve?

3. What does Philosophy say would be exposed if a politician was to leave the city.

4. What are the two main characteristics of Fortune's personality?

5. What sometimes defies human reason and understanding?

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