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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Criseyde tell Pandarus that she dreamt about the night of the festival?
(a) An unknown knight.
(b) Her late husband.
(c) Pandarus.
(d) Her father.

2. What does Troilus say that he would rather do than disgrace Criseyde?
(a) Fight another war.
(b) Suffer through a real sickness.
(c) Be locked in prison.
(d) Die.

3. What does Pandarus say will make Criseyde the proudest woman on Earth?
(a) His blessing.
(b) Her father's legacy.
(c) His secret.
(d) Her new suitor.

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

5. What does Pandarus do when he first wakes up?
(a) He meditates.
(b) He reads a psalm.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) He checks the horoscope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Troilus deliver a long speech to Pandarus?

2. What does Pandarus scold Criseyde for while she is at his house?

3. What does Criseyde think will make her feel worse after hearing about the trade?

4. What does Chaucer say affects all people differently?

5. Why does Troilus not speak out when he hears what Calkas wants in exchange for Antenor?

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