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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Pandarus decide that it is a good time to see Criseyde?
(a) He asks a priest.
(b) He sees her name on a house.
(c) He says a prayer.
(d) He checks the horoscope.

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

3. Who finds Troilus crying?
(a) Hector.
(b) Pandarus.
(c) Paris.
(d) Agamemnon.

4. What does Criseyde hide her head with while talking to Troilus in Pandarus's house?
(a) A towel.
(b) A blanket.
(c) Her dressing gown.
(d) Her veil.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who enters the room shortly after Troilus agrees to Criseyde's demands?

3. Troilus always mocks others for which of the following?

4. How does Pandarus say that Troilus acts in battle?

5. What is Hector's title?

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