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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Boethius eager to continue?
(a) His readings.
(b) His discussion with Philosophy.
(c) His book.
(d) His poetry.

5. 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 not have any political power.
(c) He might be despised by the masses.
(d) He might be crippled.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the highest possible good according to Philosophy?

4. What does Boethius say to Philosophy at the start of Book 3?

5. What does Philosophy say of man's happiness compared to the happiness of a beast?

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