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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 Troilus tell Pandarus to do for him after the trade?
(a) Apologize to Criseyde.
(b) Arrange his funeral.
(c) Whip him.
(d) Dictate a letter.

2. What does Troilus do to leave the festival early?
(a) He pretends to be sick.
(b) He reads a poem.
(c) He pretends he has important work to do.
(d) He pays a fee.

3. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde that the dream that she had the night of the festival is likely to bring to her?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Good fortune.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) Opportunity.

4. What is Priam's title?
(a) Prince.
(b) Knight.
(c) Priest.
(d) King.

5. How long does Troilus stay at Sarpedoun's house?
(a) 1 day.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 1 month.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Criseyde reluctant to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?

2. What does Troilus do when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?

3. Where was Hector wounded?

4. How does Pandarus convince Criseyde to spend the night at his house?

5. What does Chaucer say affects all people differently?

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