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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Chaucer talking to at the beginning of Book II?
(a) His children.
(b) The reader.
(c) His students.
(d) The characters.

2. Who does Criseyde tell about her sadness when she is traded?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her handmaid.
(c) Diomede.
(d) No one.

3. Pandarus says that he is ashamed of which of the following?
(a) Helping Troilus.
(b) Ignoring his gut feelings.
(c) Scheming in love.
(d) Betraying his niece.

4. What does Pandarus say makes women lonely in old age?
(a) Wearing black.
(b) Staying indoors.
(c) Rising above love.
(d) Being unkind.

5. Troilus states that Pandarus has never been successful with which of the following?
(a) Love.
(b) Politics.
(c) War.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Criseyde hear about the prisoner trade?

2. What does Pandarus say will make Criseyde the proudest woman on Earth?

3. Who led Criseyde to think that she needs protection?

4. How does Pandarus say that Criseyde can help Troilus?

5. Why is Diomede hesitant to approach Criseyde just after the trade?

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