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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lady Philosophy qualify herself as a doctor of?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Medicine.
(d) The Soul.

2. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of riches in her example about not being able to be truly happy?
(a) He might not have a wife.
(b) He might be despised by the masses.
(c) He might be crippled.
(d) He might not have any political power.

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

4. What does Philosophy say could be wrong with a man of good reputation in her example about not being able to be truly happy?
(a) He might not have a good domestic life.
(b) He might be ugly.
(c) He might not know God.
(d) He might not be rich.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Boethius do after hearing Philosophy's arguments on fortune?

2. What does Philosophy think Boethius feels about fortune?

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

4. Why does the woman share Boethius' cell?

5. What is stitched on the woman's clothes?

(see the answer key)

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