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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Troilus pass his judgment on others?
(a) With hand signals.
(b) With crosses and marks.
(c) With smiles and frowns.
(d) With notes in a book.

2. What kind of adventure does Chaucer say Troilus will have in this poem?
(a) A war adventure.
(b) A growing adventure.
(c) An internal adventure.
(d) A love adventure.

3. Who is the patron God to Troilus' people?
(a) Venus.
(b) Cupid.
(c) Athena.
(d) Aphrodite.

4. Who does Pandarus visit after waking up?
(a) Criseyde.
(b) Calkas.
(c) Troilus.
(d) Hector.

5. Troilus always mocks others for which of the following?
(a) Speaking poorly.
(b) Being poorly dressed.
(c) Getting drunk.
(d) Being lovestruck.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who protects Criseyde when the people want to kill her?

2. Who does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?

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

4. During which season do the people honor their patron God?

5. What makes Troilus a braver and stronger warrior at the beginning of Book I?

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