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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Boethius' first thought on why the woman came in his cell?
(a) To share his misery.
(b) To free him.
(c) To hear his story.
(d) To kill him.

2. What does Boethius do after hearing Philosophy's arguments on fortune?
(a) He starts to think of ways to escape.
(b) He accepts his fate.
(c) He complains.
(d) He prays to Fortune.

3. Why is God outside of time?
(a) All moments in time are present to him.
(b) God controls the world and time.
(c) All moments in time pass without him knowing.
(d) God lacks control over the world.

4. What is Philosophy comparing God to?
(a) Zeus.
(b) A merchant.
(c) A craftsman.
(d) A good Samaritan.

5. What did the politician in the example given by Philosophy lose?
(a) Respect of the people.
(b) Their office.
(c) Their will to lead.
(d) All their money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is every event that happened by chance viewed by God?

2. What does Philosophy say human beings seek?

3. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his blessings?

4. What new need does a rich man have in the example given by Philosophy?

5. Why do men want wealth according to Philosophy?

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