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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 the woman speak to Boethius?
(a) In verse.
(b) With gestures.
(c) Normally.
(d) In song.

2. What does God use to direct things close to him?
(a) His angels.
(b) Fate.
(c) Muses.
(d) Providence.

3. What does Philosophy argue would happen to an evil person punished for his crime?
(a) He would cease being human.
(b) He would try to get revenge.
(c) He would be made happier.
(d) He would try to buy his innocence.

4. 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 any political power.
(b) He might be despised by the masses.
(c) He might be crippled.
(d) He might not have a wife.

5. What does Philosophy tell Boethius to make her point about fortune?
(a) That Boethius had similar arguments when he was rich.
(b) That Fortune says the same thing.
(c) That philosophy knows best.
(d) That God explained how it works.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose plan does Lady Philosophy argue everything always goes according to?

2. What doesn't God rule over according to Boethius' song?

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

4. What does Philosophy tell Boethius concerning what he thinks about Fortune?

5. Why is the woman not able to help Boethius shortly after their meeting?

(see the answer key)

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