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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 Pandarus do when he first wakes up?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) He reads a psalm.
(c) He checks the horoscope.
(d) He meditates.

2. How does Pandarus say that Criseyde can help Troilus?
(a) By leaving the city.
(b) By writing to him.
(c) By seeing him.
(d) By giving him a kind word.

3. What color does Criseyde always wear?
(a) Green.
(b) White.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

4. What does Cupid do when he gets mad at Troilus?
(a) He shoots an arrow at him.
(b) He forbids Fortune from visiting him.
(c) He condemns his house.
(d) He confuses his sense.

5. Who does Chaucer say should always remember this story?
(a) Anyone who has been in love.
(b) Anyone who has gone to war.
(c) Anyone who has been lonely.
(d) Anyone who has been in pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Troilus stop eating?

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

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

4. Troilus always tries to set an example for which of the following?

5. What is Criseyde doing when Pandarus visits her?

(see the answer key)

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