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