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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following persons does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?
(a) A siren.
(b) A muse.
(c) A nymph.
(d) A goddess.

2. What title does Troilus hold?
(a) Prince.
(b) General.
(c) Captain.
(d) Knight.

3. Pandarus says that he is ashamed of which of the following?
(a) Ignoring his gut feelings.
(b) Helping Troilus.
(c) Scheming in love.
(d) Betraying his niece.

4. What does Pandarus say will help him help Troilus?
(a) His mistakes with women.
(b) His educated status.
(c) His money.
(d) His past.

5. Who does Pandarus talk to about his shame?
(a) Helen.
(b) Troilus.
(c) Criseyde.
(d) Hector.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Troilus devote himself to doing following the dinner with Criseyde?

2. Why does Criseyde say that she wants Pandarus to stay with her?

3. What does the narrator say helps Criseyde outshine all the other women?

4. How does Pandarus say that Troilus acts in battle?

5. What does Criseyde hide her head with while talking to Troilus in Pandarus's house?

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