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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 of the wealth Fortune gives away?
(a) It is transmittable to your children.
(b) It is a loan.
(c) It is permanent.
(d) It is based on how good you are toward others.

2. What does Philosophy tell Boethius to make her point about fortune?
(a) That Fortune says the same thing.
(b) That Boethius had similar arguments when he was rich.
(c) That God explained how it works.
(d) That philosophy knows best.

3. What ability would Boethius like the evil to lose?
(a) To help the weak.
(b) To influence politicians.
(c) To persecute the good.
(d) To see the future.

4. What does Lady Philosophy say of the evil person that has power?
(a) He can do whatever he wants.
(b) He has it good.
(c) He is doubly cursed.
(d) He is freedom's enemy.

5. What was Boethius aware of concerning Fortune?
(a) That he should have shared it.
(b) That it exalts and humbles.
(c) That it is temporary.
(d) That he had too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sources can fame come from according to Philosophy?

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

3. What is truly miserable for an evil man to do, according to Philosophy's argument?

4. What does God allow according to Boethius?

5. What does Philosophy say of Fortune?

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