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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Boethius once, according to the woman?
(a) A merchant.
(b) A philosopher.
(c) An admiral.
(d) A soldier.

2. What does Philosophy tell Boethius concerning what he thinks about Fortune?
(a) He is wrong.
(b) He is right.
(c) He is on the verge of finding how to control fortune.
(d) He doesn't know what he is talking about.

3. What does Fortune take pleasure in according to Philosophy?
(a) Its unreliability.
(b) Its greed.
(c) Its resourcefulness.
(d) Its own predictability.

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

5. What protects Boethius from his persecutors according to the woman?
(a) The trumpets of Jericho.
(b) The fortress of Philosophy.
(c) The Canon of justice.
(d) The sword of incompetence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What should Boethius keep in mind concerning his money?

2. Why does Boethius suffer according to the woman?

3. What is the real cause of Boethius being miserable according to Philosophy?

4. What does Boethius sing about in his cell?

5. What is Boethius' answer after the woman asks what ails him?

(see the answer key)

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