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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who condemned the senate according to Boethius?
(a) Emperor Hadrian.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Marc Antony.
(d) Cleopatra.

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

3. What does Philosophy say wealth creates?
(a) The need for more.
(b) New enemies.
(c) New worry and needs.
(d) More occasion to do good.

4. How is Boethius feeling after the woman's speech about the ups and downs of Fortune?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sleepy.
(c) Confused.
(d) Happy.

5. What did philosophy compel Boethius to always do?
(a) Spend time thinking.
(b) Stand up for the truth.
(c) Talk too much.
(d) Run from a fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who surrounds Boethius at the start of Book 1?

2. What does the woman say about Boethius' fall from his former heights?

3. Why is the woman not able to help Boethius shortly after their meeting?

4. Why does the woman tell Boethius that he is responsible for his situation?

5. What new need does a rich man have in the example given by Philosophy?

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