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

2. What makes Troilus a braver and stronger warrior at the beginning of Book I?
(a) His desire to end the war.
(b) His brother's example.
(c) His love for Criseyde.
(d) His hatred for the Greeks.

3. Why does Criseyde not have anyone to protect her?
(a) She is poor.
(b) All of the answer choices are correct.
(c) She is a widow.
(d) Her father has left her.

4. Who does Pandarus say that Criseyde will condemn if she does not help Troilus?
(a) Troilus.
(b) Pandarus.
(c) Herself.
(d) All of the answer choices are correct.

5. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Heartwarming.
(c) Sorrowful.
(d) Loving.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pandarus decide that it is a good time to see Criseyde?

2. Which of the following does Troilus say that he will never lose sleep over in Book I?

3. What does Chaucer say he hopes his poem provides?

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

5. What color does Criseyde always wear?

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