View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Antenor and Troilus related?
(a) Troilus is Antenor's godfather.
(b) Troilus is Antenor's uncle.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are brothers.

2. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does when Pandarus tells her to do something when he goes to see her?
(a) She feels that her past is what has made her into a woman.
(b) She has no reason to follow his instructions.
(c) It is hard to be happy when the city is at war.
(d) It is exciting to have something to anticipate with eagerness.

3. What does Troilus say that he would rather do than disgrace Criseyde?
(a) Suffer through a real sickness.
(b) Be locked in prison.
(c) Die.
(d) Fight another war.

4. What is Criseyde most concerned about when she hears about Troilus' love for her?
(a) His loyalty.
(b) His status.
(c) Propriety.
(d) Her dowry.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Chaucer say will get the most out of this poem?

3. What does Chaucer state has pushed Diomede to approach Criseyde?

4. Why does Criseyde not hear most of what Diomede says to her after the trade?

5. Who cares for Troilus after the dinner with Criseyde?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 272 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample