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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde to do when he gets there?
(a) Follow his instructions.
(b) Broaden her horizons.
(c) Forget the past.
(d) Be happy.

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

3. What does Pandarus scold Criseyde for while she is at his house?
(a) For not upholding her end of their agreement.
(b) For treating Troilus badly.
(c) For taking so many people to dinner.
(d) For not saying her prayers.

4. Who enters the room shortly after Troilus agrees to Criseyde's demands?
(a) Helen.
(b) Hector.
(c) Antigone.
(d) Augustus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the patron God to Troilus' people?

2. How does Criseyde feel when Pandarus tells her to do something when he visits her?

3. What does Criseyde do when Troilus agrees to her conditions?

4. Who is Chaucer talking to at the beginning of Book II?

5. What does Troilus say is his friend's biggest weakness?

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