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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Chaucer's plea at the beginning of Book II?
(a) To loverlook his weakness.
(b) To accept the story as it is.
(c) To personalize the story.
(d) To believe his words.

2. Why does Pandarus say that he did the things that made him feel ashamed?
(a) Because he wants to feel important.
(b) Because he likes to meddle.
(c) Because he wants his niece to be happy.
(d) Because he trusts Troilus.

3. How does Criseyde feel when she hears about the trade?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She is afraid.
(d) She is in a daze.

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

5. Who comforts Troilus after the meeting focusing on the ransoms?
(a) Hector.
(b) Priam.
(c) Pandarus.
(d) Criseyde.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde that the dream that she had the night of the festival is likely to bring to her?

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

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

4. What does Criseyde tell Pandarus would make her very happy when he visits her?

5. What does Troilus devote himself to doing following the dinner with Criseyde?

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