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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does God allow according to Boethius?
(a) The wicked to suffer.
(b) The good to suffer.
(c) Boethius' enemies to thrive.
(d) Boethius' family to keep his wealth.

2. What topic does Philosophy say is enormous?
(a) Luck.
(b) Hatred.
(c) God.
(d) Providence.

3. What claim does Philosophy say is the least convincing?
(a) Fame will make you rich.
(b) A king can be honorable.
(c) Boethius can be saved.
(d) Fame brings happiness.

4. What does God use to influence men and execute his plan for the universe?
(a) Women.
(b) Fate.
(c) Prophecies.
(d) Luck.

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

6. According to Philosophy, what does true happiness involve?
(a) Knowing that you did good to your friends.
(b) Political power.
(c) Possessing the single high true good.
(d) Wealth.

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

8. What does Philosophy say there have been many examples of?
(a) Politicians that really care.
(b) Good politicians.
(c) Female politicians.
(d) Corrupt politicians.

9. What new need does a rich man have in the example given by Philosophy?
(a) Numerous servants.
(b) Bodyguards to protect him.
(c) A big pool to entertain.
(d) Big house to live in.

10. What does Philosophy argue bodily pleasure being identical to happiness would mean for animals?
(a) Their bodies would be perfect.
(b) They wouln't feel anything.
(c) They would be human.
(d) They would be happy.

11. Why do the wicked fail to be happy?
(a) God does not recognize them.
(b) They are not spreading the word of God around them.
(c) They choose the wrong means to be happy.
(d) They are following the old gods.

12. What does Boethius say to Philosophy at the start of Book 3?
(a) That he feels greatly consoled.
(b) That he needs more comforting.
(c) That he worries for his sons.
(d) That she should leave.

13. What does Philosophy say of the wicked?
(a) They usually succeed.
(b) They are usually politicians.
(c) They do not know God.
(d) They are always punished.

14. What is Fortune according to Philosophy?
(a) A part of God.
(b) A force to be ignored.
(c) A minor divinity.
(d) A benevolent force.

15. What sometimes defies human reason and understanding?
(a) God's methods.
(b) Women.
(c) Man's lust for power.
(d) Mathematics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Philosophy say was famous for his wicked lifestyle?

2. What is the imperfect the product of, according to Metaphysics?

3. What does Philosophy say is the next part of the conversation?

4. What does Philosophy say of the bodily pleasures?

5. What does Philosophy say would be exposed if a politician was to leave the city.

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