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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What doesn't God rule over according to Boethius' song?
(a) The woman.
(b) The birds.
(c) The sea.
(d) The affairs of men.

2. What does Philosophy find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?
(a) That Boethius is sad.
(b) That Boethius is upset.
(c) That Boethius is happy.
(d) That Boethius is crying.

3. What does Philosophy tell Boethius not do while she exposes her arguments in Book II?
(a) Be happy.
(b) Be destitute.
(c) Run away.
(d) Pay attention.

4. Who does Philosophy say Boethius cherishes?
(a) God.
(b) His friends.
(c) His peers.
(d) His family.

5. What was Boethius usually studying?
(a) Magnetism.
(b) Various religions of the world.
(c) Perfect forms of government.
(d) Thermodynamics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Boethius sing about in his cell?

3. What type of clothing is the woman wearing?

4. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of riches in her example about not being able to be truly happy?

5. What does Lady Philosophy qualify herself as a doctor of?

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