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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pandarus beg of Criseyde when she meets Troilus for the first time?
(a) To give him what he wants.
(b) To be honest with him.
(c) To explain her situation.
(d) To have pity on him.

2. How does Troilus feel when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?
(a) Angry.
(b) Ecstatic.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Upset.

3. Who finds Troilus crying?
(a) Hector.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Paris.
(d) Pandarus.

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

5. How does Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) Hysterical.
(c) Overwrought.
(d) Sullen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is described in the first action section of Book IV?

2. How does Criseyde plan to thwart the trade?

3. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde that the dream that she had the night of the festival is likely to bring to her?

4. What does Troilus say is his friend's biggest weakness?

5. What does Troilus tell Criseyde that he wants from her?

(see the answer key)

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