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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Troilus and Hector related?
(a) They are brothers.
(b) They are second cousins.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are half-brothers.

2. What does Pandarus beg of Criseyde when she meets Troilus for the first time?
(a) To be honest with him.
(b) To give him what he wants.
(c) To have pity on him.
(d) To explain her situation.

3. What does Pandarus think will cause Troilus to kill himself?
(a) Seeing Criseyde upset.
(b) Hearing his father's voice.
(c) Seeing Criseyde leave.
(d) Leaving Criseyde in the trade.

4. What does Criseyde do as she nears Troilus for the first time?
(a) Kisses him.
(b) Kneels to him.
(c) Sings to him.
(d) Yells at him.

5. Why does Criseyde agree to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?
(a) Because she will be able to see Troilus.
(b) Because she trusts Pandarus.
(c) Because Troilus is out of town.
(d) Because Pandarus is an excellent cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is at the beginning of Book III?

2. Where is Criseyde taken after the trade?

3. Who does Pandarus falsely accuse of being in love with Criseyde?

4. Who does Chaucer say should always remember this story?

5. What is described in the first action section of Book IV?

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