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

2. What kind of adventure does Chaucer say Troilus will have in this poem?
(a) A war adventure.
(b) A growing adventure.
(c) A love adventure.
(d) An internal adventure.

3. How does Troilus feel when Criseyde greets him the way that she does?
(a) Confused.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Happy.
(d) Angry.

4. Why does Criseyde say that she wants Pandarus to stay with her?
(a) Because she has missed his company.
(b) Because she has news of her father.
(c) Because she has some business affairs for which she needs his help.
(d) Because she wants him to reveal his secret.

5. What is Criseyde most concerned about when she hears about Troilus' love for her?
(a) Her dowry.
(b) His loyalty.
(c) His status.
(d) Propriety.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Criseyde reluctant to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?

3. How are Troilus and Hector related?

4. How does Troilus feel when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?

5. What title does Troilus hold?

(see the answer key)

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