4. Why does Boethius say Philosophy's arguments do not soothe his pain?
(a) They arrive too late to help him.
(b) They are only words.
(c) His pain is too great.
(d) They do not solve his problem of being in prison.

5. Who were the two men the woman compares Boethius to persecuted by?
(a) Women.
(b) Gods and muses.
(c) Simple minded men.
(d) The Roman senate.

6. What does Philosophy say to Boethius about his blessings?
(a) That he has none.
(b) That Fortune didn't take them all away.
(c) That he should strive to get more.
(d) That he should be counting them.

7. What does the woman disagree with Boethius about in Book 1?
(a) That the affairs of men are beyond Divine Providence.
(b) That God is all powerful.
(c) That he can't escape from prison.
(d) That the earth is flat.

8. According to Philosophy, what are the remarks Philosophy makes about Fortune at the beginning of the Book II?
(a) Only an introduction to her main argument.
(b) Only a small part of her great wisdom.
(c) Everything Boethius needs to feel better.
(d) Everything she has to say.

9. What are the two main characteristics of Fortune's personality?
(a) Confident and extroverted.
(b) Playful and revengeful.
(c) Introverted and fearful.
(d) Indifferent and chaotic.

10. What type of man is unmoved by what happens to him, good or bad?
(a) The idiot.
(b) Women.
(c) The philosopher.
(d) The faithful.

11. What does Philosophy tell Boethius not do while she exposes her arguments in Book II?
(a) Be destitute.
(b) Be happy.
(c) Pay attention.
(d) Run away.

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

13. Who does Philosophy say Boethius cherishes?
(a) His family.
(b) His friends.
(c) God.
(d) His peers.

14. What doesn't God rule over according to Boethius' song?
(a) The sea.
(b) The birds.
(c) The woman.
(d) The affairs of men.

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