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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 Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?
(a) Overwrought.
(b) Hysterical.
(c) Sullen.
(d) All of the answer choices are correct.

2. What does the narrator say helps Criseyde outshine all the other women?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her noble stature.
(c) Her grace.
(d) All of the answer choices are correct.

3. What does Pandarus scold Criseyde for while she is at his house?
(a) For taking so many people to dinner.
(b) For not saying her prayers.
(c) For treating Troilus badly.
(d) For not upholding her end of their agreement.

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

5. What does Troilus do to leave the festival early?
(a) He pretends to be sick.
(b) He pays a fee.
(c) He reads a poem.
(d) He pretends he has important work to do.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pandarus do when he first wakes up?

3. What does Troilus say is his friend's biggest weakness?

4. How does Pandarus convince Criseyde to spend the night at his house?

5. What does Chaucer say affects all people differently?

(see the answer key)

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