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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 about his situation?
(a) That he can cry all he wants.
(b) That it is time to stop moping.
(c) That it is time to try to escape.
(d) That it is time to try to think of his lasts words.

2. What does everyone agree is just?
(a) Evil people have all the power.
(b) Good men deserve to be poor.
(c) God has little influence on men.
(d) Punishment of a crime.

3. What is Boethius' state of mind after Philosophy finishes her argument about evil men?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Happy.
(c) Troubled.
(d) Sad.

4. What would the presence of evil in the world mean for God according to Philosophy?
(a) He does not intervene in mortal life.
(b) He wants to maintain some balance.
(c) He only chooses the worthy to receive his blessings.
(d) He is either evil or powerless.

5. Why does Boethius not understand what the woman is trying to explain to him in Book 1?
(a) He has a limited intellect.
(b) He is malnourished.
(c) His suffering seems quite real.
(d) The woman does not speak his language.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Boethius' first thought on why the woman came in his cell?

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

3. What type of story does Philosophy say pervades history?

4. What does Philosophy say of the wealth Fortune gives away?

5. What error does Philosophy say men run into?

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