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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) It is hard to be happy when the city is at war.
(c) She has no reason to follow his instructions.
(d) It is exciting to have something to anticipate with eagerness.

2. Who is Chaucer talking to at the beginning of Book II?
(a) His children.
(b) The characters.
(c) His students.
(d) The reader.

3. What is Pandarus' first idea to protect his niece?
(a) To have Troilus run away with her.
(b) To disguise her as someone else.
(c) To change her name.
(d) To marry her to Troilus.

4. Who does Pandarus visit after waking up?
(a) Calkas.
(b) Troilus.
(c) Criseyde.
(d) Hector.

5. What does Pandarus say that he will do if Criseyde will not help Troilus?
(a) Kill himself.
(b) Shun her.
(c) Take away his blessing.
(d) Stop helping her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Hector wounded?

2. How does Troilus feel when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?

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

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

5. What does Criseyde say about Troilus when talking to Pandarus?

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