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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a friend of Troilus say to try to make him mad?
(a) That he is sad about the Greek blood that he has spilt.
(b) That Criseyde will never love a commoner.
(c) That a knight like him will never advance in the ranks.
(d) That his father is a traitor and so is he.

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

3. What is Calkas' occupation?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Priest.
(c) Artist.
(d) Weaver.

4. What does Pandarus say that he will do if Criseyde will not help Troilus?
(a) Shun her.
(b) Stop helping her father.
(c) Take away his blessing.
(d) Kill himself.

5. What does the narrator say helps Criseyde outshine all the other women?
(a) Her grace.
(b) All of the answer choices are correct.
(c) Her noble stature.
(d) Her beauty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pandarus say makes women lonely in old age?

3. Where is Troilus when he first sees Criseyde?

4. Why does Troilus stop eating?

5. Who does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?

(see the answer key)

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