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The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Consolation of Philosophy'?
A) Plato
B) Aristotle
C) Boethius
D) Cicero
  • 2. What is Boethius's primary dilemma in the text?
A) His unrequited love
B) His theological conflicts
C) His imprisonment and impending execution
D) His loss of wealth
  • 3. Who appears to Boethius as a character in the dialogue?
A) Philosophy
B) Fortune
C) Nature
D) Reason
  • 4. Which concept does Boethius explore regarding the nature of God?
A) Divine foreknowledge
B) God's emotional nature
C) God's absence
D) God's physicality
  • 5. What does Boethius conclude about true happiness?
A) It is temporary and fleeting
B) It comes from within, not from external goods
C) It is found in wealth and status
D) It requires social approval
  • 6. What role does music play in 'The Consolation of Philosophy'?
A) Expression of grief
B) Tool for persuasion
C) Entertainment for the soul
D) Symbol of harmony and order
  • 7. How does Boethius define 'the good'?
A) As conditional upon circumstance
B) As based on human opinion
C) As unchanging and eternal
D) As subjective and situational
  • 8. What does Boethius say about the nature of evil?
A) It is a necessary part of life
B) It is a force to be reckoned with
C) It is created by humans
D) It is a lack of good
  • 9. What does the character of Lady Philosophy represent?
A) Justice and power
B) Fear and despair
C) Wisdom and understanding
D) Fortune and chance
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