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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Criseyde tell Pandarus would make her very happy when he visits her?
(a) The end of the siege.
(b) A new love interest.
(c) The return of her father.
(d) A pardon for her treason charges.

2. Why does Troilus say that Pandarus is free from all shame?
(a) Because he did his job well.
(b) Because he did not take money for his role.
(c) Because he had good intentions.
(d) Because he helped a friend and a niece.

3. What does Chaucer ask the reader to withhold at the beginning of Book II?
(a) Impatience for Pandarus.
(b) Hostility toward Calkas.
(c) Curiosity about Criseyde.
(d) Judgement for Troilus.

4. What does Pandarus say that Troilus might do because of his love for Criseyde?
(a) Fight.
(b) Join a seminary.
(c) Go insane.
(d) Die.

5. What does Criseyde say that Troilus is acting like when they speak at Pandarus' house?
(a) A child.
(b) A husband.
(c) A love-sick soldier.
(d) A jealous lover.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who comforts Troilus after the meeting focusing on the ransoms?

3. Which of the following persons does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?

4. Book IV begins with which of the following types of writing?

5. What does Troilus say that he would never do without Criseyde's consent?

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