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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pandarus say makes women lonely in old age?
(a) Wearing black.
(b) Rising above love.
(c) Staying indoors.
(d) Being unkind.

2. Who does Chaucer address at the beginning of Book I?
(a) The reader.
(b) His ancestors.
(c) The characters.
(d) His children.

3. Who enters the room shortly after Troilus agrees to Criseyde's demands?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Helen.
(c) Hector.
(d) Antigone.

4. What does Chaucer ask the reader to withhold at the beginning of Book II?
(a) Hostility toward Calkas.
(b) Judgement for Troilus.
(c) Curiosity about Criseyde.
(d) Impatience for Pandarus.

5. How does Criseyde feel when Pandarus tells her to do something when he visits her?
(a) Reluctant.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Shocked.
(d) Joyful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde to do when he gets there?

2. Why does Troilus say that Pandarus is free from all shame?

3. Why does Criseyde not have anyone to protect her?

4. What does Troilus do to leave the festival early?

5. Who does Chaucer dedicate Book III to at its beginning?

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