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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Troilus always mocks others for which of the following?
(a) Being poorly dressed.
(b) Getting drunk.
(c) Speaking poorly.
(d) Being lovestruck.

2. Why does Calkas flee to the enemy?
(a) He has seen a vision that Troy will fall.
(b) He has always been a spy for them.
(c) He knows that his daughter is being held for ransom there.
(d) He has important information for them.

3. Who does Pandarus talk to about his shame?
(a) Troilus.
(b) Criseyde.
(c) Helen.
(d) Hector.

4. During which season do the people honor their patron God?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

5. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does when Pandarus tells her to do something when he goes to see her?
(a) She has no reason to follow his instructions.
(b) It is hard to be happy when the city is at war.
(c) She feels that her past is what has made her into a woman.
(d) It is exciting to have something to anticipate with eagerness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Criseyde do as she nears Troilus for the first time?

3. What is Criseyde most concerned about when she hears about Troilus' love for her?

4. Why does Pandarus say that he did the things that made him feel ashamed?

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

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