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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cupid get mad at Troilus?
(a) Because he mocks love.
(b) Because he does not pray.
(c) Because his sacrifice is lacking.
(d) Because he gives more tribute to Aphrodite.

2. What condition does Criseyde give for fulfilling Troilus's request of her?
(a) That he pledge his life to her.
(b) That he keep their situation secret.
(c) That her honor remain intact.
(d) That he continue to win battles.

3. How does Pandarus convince Criseyde to spend the night at his house?
(a) By stating that the weather is not suitable for travel.
(b) By stating thatTroilus will be there soon.
(c) By stating that he is lonely.
(d) By stating that his servant is ill.

4. What is happening at the beginning of the poem?
(a) A Wedding.
(b) A day of feast.
(c) A horrible famine.
(d) The Trojan War.

5. How does Pandarus say that Criseyde can help Troilus?
(a) By seeing him.
(b) By leaving the city.
(c) By writing to him.
(d) By giving him a kind word.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Troilus a braver and stronger warrior at the beginning of Book I?

2. What does Troilus tell Criseyde that he wants from her?

3. Which of the following does Troilus say that he will never lose sleep over in Book I?

4. What does Criseyde say would have happened had she loved Troilus first?

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

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