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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Troilus and Hector related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are second cousins.
(c) They are brothers.
(d) They are half-brothers.

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

3. Why does Cupid get mad at Troilus?
(a) Because he does not pray.
(b) Because his sacrifice is lacking.
(c) Because he gives more tribute to Aphrodite.
(d) Because he mocks love.

4. What is Criseyde doing when Pandarus visits her?
(a) Painting a landscape.
(b) Writing her history.
(c) Reading a poem.
(d) Making a cup of tea.

5. Why does Calkas flee to the enemy?
(a) He has seen a vision that Troy will fall.
(b) He has important information for them.
(c) He has always been a spy for them.
(d) He knows that his daughter is being held for ransom there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Criseyde when Pandarus goes to see her?

2. What makes Troilus a braver and stronger warrior at the beginning of Book I?

3. Who does Pandarus visit after waking up?

4. Who does Criseyde tell Pandarus that she dreamt about the night of the festival?

5. Who does Pandarus say that Criseyde will condemn if she does not help Troilus?

(see the answer key)

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