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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Pandarus falsely accuse of being in love with Criseyde?
(a) Horace.
(b) Hector.
(c) Horaste.
(d) Hellam.

2. Where does Criseyde go after hearing about the trade?
(a) Pandarus' house.
(b) Troilus' house.
(c) Her room.
(d) The palace.

3. What does Chaucer say affects all people differently?
(a) Hate.
(b) Anger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Love.

4. What is Troilus pretending when he and Criseyde first talk?
(a) To be sick.
(b) To be in love.
(c) To be sad.
(d) To be busy.

5. What does Troilus do when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?
(a) He smiles widely.
(b) He rehearses what he will say.
(c) He says a prayer.
(d) He mumbles a chant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pandarus say that Criseyde will condemn if she does not help Troilus?

2. What condition does Criseyde give for fulfilling Troilus's request of her?

3. What is Chaucer's plea at the beginning of Book II?

4. Why is Troilus on the committee to decide the trades in the treaty?

5. What does Pandarus say that he will do if Criseyde will not help Troilus?

(see the answer key)

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