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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?
(a) Clio.
(b) Chloe.
(c) Clemente.
(d) Claudia.

2. What does Criseyde do when Troilus agrees to her conditions?
(a) She kisses him.
(b) She blushes and walks away.
(c) She writes out a contract.
(d) She embraces him.

3. What does Criseyde tell Pandarus would make her very happy when he visits her?
(a) A pardon for her treason charges.
(b) The return of her father.
(c) A new love interest.
(d) The end of the siege.

4. Why do the townspeople want to kill Criseyde?
(a) They think she is a traitor.
(b) They want her father to return.
(c) They want to punish her father.
(d) They are afraid of her power.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does when Pandarus tells her to do something when he goes to see her?

2. What does Criseyde hide her head with while talking to Troilus in Pandarus's house?

3. Who does Chaucer say will get the most out of this poem?

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

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

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