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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Chaucer say will get the most out of this poem?
(a) Those who are patient and content.
(b) Those who have seen men die.
(c) Those who are bitter and estranged.
(d) Those who have loved and lost.

2. How does Criseyde feel when Pandarus tells her to do something when he visits her?
(a) Shocked.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Reluctant.
(d) Joyful.

3. What does Pandarus say will make Criseyde the proudest woman on Earth?
(a) His secret.
(b) His blessing.
(c) Her father's legacy.
(d) Her new suitor.

4. How does Pandarus say that Troilus acts in battle?
(a) Heroically.
(b) Ferociously.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) Valiantly.

5. What does Pandarus say that Troilus is when he is not in battle?
(a) Sweet.
(b) Polite.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Humorous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Criseyde most concerned about when she hears about Troilus' love for her?

2. Where is Troilus when he first sees Criseyde?

3. How does Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?

4. What does Troilus have to keep a secret from others in Book I?

5. What does Criseyde call Hector when talking to Pandarus?

(see the answer key)

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