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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Criseyde say about Troilus when talking to Pandarus?
(a) That he will never be as great as Hector.
(b) That she finds him to act juvenile.
(c) That he is worthy of praise.
(d) That she has never heard of him.

2. What promise did Pandarus make Troilus?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) That he would be gentle and discreet.
(c) That he would keep the love between him (Troilus) and Criseyde love a secret.
(d) That he would help him get his love.

3. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does when Pandarus tells her to do something when he goes to see her?
(a) She feels that her past is what has made her into a woman.
(b) She has no reason to follow his instructions.
(c) It is exciting to have something to anticipate with eagerness.
(d) It is hard to be happy when the city is at war.

4. Why does Criseyde always wear one color?
(a) She is a widow.
(b) She is marked a traitor.
(c) She is a student.
(d) She has a missing child.

5. What does Cupid do when he gets mad at Troilus?
(a) He forbids Fortune from visiting him.
(b) He condemns his house.
(c) He confuses his sense.
(d) He shoots an arrow at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pandarus say that Troilus might do because of his love for Criseyde?

2. Who does Pandarus visit after waking up?

3. What does Pandarus say makes women lonely in old age?

4. What does Chaucer say affects all people differently?

5. What kind of adventure does Chaucer say Troilus will have in this poem?

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