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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his feelings toward Fortune?
(a) He should love Fortune.
(b) He should rightfully be upset with Fortune.
(c) He should not unfairly accuse fortune of mistreating him.
(d) He should hate fortune.

2. How tall is the woman that appears in Boethius' cell?
(a) Small, she could look Boethius in the eyes.
(b) Medium size, her arms could touch the ceiling.
(c) Very small, her head could not reach the table.
(d) Tall, her head could penetrate the heavens.

3. What does Boethius do after hearing Philosophy's arguments on fortune?
(a) He starts to think of ways to escape.
(b) He accepts his fate.
(c) He complains.
(d) He prays to Fortune.

4. What does the woman say about Boethius' fall from his former heights?
(a) There is no permanent loss.
(b) The responsible will be punished.
(c) That he will need to learn from it.
(d) It is permanent.

5. Why is the woman not able to help Boethius shortly after their meeting?
(a) He does not talk.
(b) He has no money to pay her.
(c) He is in jail.
(d) He talks too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philosophy think Boethius feels about fortune?

2. What does Philosophy say about the men only seeking the 5 goods she listed at the start of Book 3?

3. What does Philosophy say about Fortune's treatment of men?

4. What does Philosophy say there have been many examples of?

5. What does Philosophy say of the wealth Fortune gives away?

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