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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 Troilus say is his friend's biggest weakness?
(a) That he has no sympathy.
(b) That he is too judgmental.
(c) That he is a womanizer.
(d) That he is short.

2. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde to do when he gets there?
(a) Forget the past.
(b) Be happy.
(c) Follow his instructions.
(d) Broaden her horizons.

3. What is at the beginning of Book III?
(a) A poem.
(b) A diagram.
(c) A legend.
(d) An ode.

4. What does Troilus spend his nights doing after the dinner with Criseyde?
(a) Thinking about Criseyde.
(b) Saving his money.
(c) Keeping his promise.
(d) Fighting the Greeks.

5. What does Chaucer say he hopes his poem provides?
(a) Comfort.
(b) Hope.
(c) Warning.
(d) Contentment.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Criseyde agree to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?

3. What does Chaucer ask for help with in Book III?

4. Where was Hector wounded?

5. Why does Cupid get mad at Troilus?

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