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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philosophy tell Boethius after giving her example of happiness?
(a) He should focus on his family.
(b) He should focus on revenge.
(c) He should focus on the good in his life.
(d) He should work on his book.

2. What does Philosophy tell Boethius to be thankful for?
(a) That his enemy will soon be dead.
(b) That Fortune allowed him to keep his wealth that long.
(c) That she is here to keep him company.
(d) That his mind is not bound by the walls around him.

3. What does Philosophy ask Boethius' permission to do?
(a) Free him from prison.
(b) Take a break.
(c) Proceed slowly and methodically.
(d) Bring his sons in prison.

4. What error does Philosophy say men run into?
(a) They try to divide happiness.
(b) They go after bodily pleasures first.
(c) They try to get rich first.
(d) They try to buy happiness.

5. What does God control no matter the distance?
(a) Everything.
(b) Men.
(c) Time.
(d) Fate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the ultimate goal of God when using the actions of the wicked?

2. What was Boethius usually studying?

3. What does Philosophy say the claim she made about wicked people follows?

4. Why is Boethius in jail?

5. What did the politician in the example given by Philosophy lose?

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