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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What became rusty according to the test administered by the woman to Boethius?
2. Where does Boethius usually study before going to prison?
3. What does Philosophy tell Boethius about his situation?
4. What does Philosophy tell Boethius to be thankful for?
5. What does Philosophy reply when Boethius tells her that his pain is real and tangible?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Lady Philosophy disagree with his view on providence at the end of Book 1?
2. According to Lady Philosophy, what was on loan to him and subject to being revoked?
3. Who does the woman compare herself to and what is her identity?
4. Why would Boethius choose not to mention the Bible in "The Consolation of Philosophy"?
5. Why does the woman urge Boethius to break his silence?
6. What does the woman say about Fortune not being malicious at the end of Book II?
7. What does the woman remind Boethius of in regards to the events and his attitude?
8. Why does the woman believe Boethius is responsible for his own suffering?
9. What does Boethius believe about happiness, according to Book II and how does this relate to Christian thinking?
10. Why does the woman praise Boethius' former way of life in comparison to his present situation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Boethius wrote "The Consolation of Philosophy" while imprisoned and awaiting execution. Discuss the nature of the crimes for which Boethius was imprisoned and how the circumstances surrounding his imprisonment may have contributed to his state of mind when composing the book. Students should take the title into consideration and use examples from the text to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 2
In light of Augustine's four levels of allegory, including the literal, moral, spiritual and analogical, consider how Boethius' "The Consolation of Philosophy" works on all four levels. Define the four levels of allegory and use examples of each, while analyzing their meaning.
Essay Topic 3
"The Consolation of Philosophy" includes some of the poetry Boethius composed while imprisoned. In an essay, discuss the poetry and how the poems within the prose either diminish or illustrate the textual meaning. Use examples from the text to support your discussion.
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