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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were the two men the woman compares Boethius to persecuted by?
(a) Simple minded men.
(b) Women.
(c) Gods and muses.
(d) The Roman senate.

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

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

4. Why does Philosophy say that material possessions are relatively insignificant?
(a) Because only God can give happiness.
(b) Because the body perishes.
(c) Because they can be taken away by enemies.
(d) Because of taxation.

5. What is the real cause of Boethius being miserable according to Philosophy?
(a) His enemies.
(b) Himself.
(c) Fortune robbing him of his happiness.
(d) Boethius' false beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall is the woman that appears in Boethius' cell?

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

3. What does the woman think of Boethius' mind?

4. What does Boethius say of Philosophy's arguments?

5. Who does Philosophy say Boethius cherishes?

(see the answer key)

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