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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Fortune sometimes appear to be according to Philosophy?
(a) Salacious.
(b) Sad.
(c) Happy.
(d) Malicious.

2. What does a poor man need not worry about according to Philosophy?
(a) Being robbed.
(b) Finding a wife.
(c) Dying.
(d) Being rich.

3. What is the imperfect the product of, according to Metaphysics?
(a) Men.
(b) Progress.
(c) The perfect.
(d) Ignorant.

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

5. Why is the woman not able to help Boethius shortly after their meeting?
(a) He has no money to pay her.
(b) He talks too much.
(c) He is in jail.
(d) He does not talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would God give power to a good man according to Philosophy?

2. What does Philosophy find normal concerning the sudden turn of event in Boethius' life?

3. What can happen as soon as popular acclaim is given?

4. What does Philosophy say about Boethius' feelings toward fortune at the start of Book II?

5. What does Philosophy reply when Boethius tells her that his pain is real and tangible?

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