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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Troilus when he first sees Criseyde?
(a) A garden.
(b) A tavern.
(c) A palace.
(d) A temple.

2. Troilus always tries to set an example for which of the following?
(a) The enemy.
(b) His siblings.
(c) Younger knights.
(d) The ladies.

3. Which of the following does Troilus say that he will never lose sleep over in Book I?
(a) Women.
(b) Unfairness.
(c) Poverty.
(d) War.

4. What is Hector's title?
(a) Prince.
(b) Captain.
(c) Knight.
(d) General.

5. What does Chaucer ask the reader to withhold at the beginning of Book II?
(a) Impatience for Pandarus.
(b) Curiosity about Criseyde.
(c) Judgement for Troilus.
(d) Hostility toward Calkas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pandarus say that Troilus is when he is not in battle?

2. How does Pandarus say that Criseyde can help Troilus?

3. Why does Criseyde not have anyone to protect her?

4. How does Troilus feel about Criseyde when he first sees her?

5. How does Troilus pass his judgment on others?

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