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

2. What makes Troilus a braver and stronger warrior at the beginning of Book I?
(a) His desire to end the war.
(b) His brother's example.
(c) His hatred for the Greeks.
(d) His love for Criseyde.

3. What does Pandarus say that Troilus is when he is not in battle?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Sweet.
(c) Polite.
(d) Humorous.

4. What does Troilus do to leave the festival early?
(a) He reads a poem.
(b) He pretends he has important work to do.
(c) He pays a fee.
(d) He pretends to be sick.

5. What does Chaucer say he hopes his poem provides?
(a) Contentment.
(b) Warning.
(c) Comfort.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?

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

4. What does Pandarus say will make Criseyde the proudest woman on Earth?

5. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?

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