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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 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.

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

3. Why does Criseyde agree to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?
(a) Because Troilus is out of town.
(b) Because she trusts Pandarus.
(c) Because Pandarus is an excellent cook.
(d) Because she will be able to see Troilus.

4. What does Pandarus beg of Criseyde when she meets Troilus for the first time?
(a) To be honest with him.
(b) To have pity on him.
(c) To explain her situation.
(d) To give him what he wants.

5. How are Troilus and Hector related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are brothers.
(c) They are second cousins.
(d) They are half-brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Criseyde take to her uncle's house for dinner?

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

3. What type of work is "The Siege of Thebes"?

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

5. What kind of adventure does Chaucer say Troilus will have in this poem?

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