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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 have to keep a secret from others in Book I?
(a) His feelings for Criseyde.
(b) His alliance with the Greeks.
(c) His sickness.
(d) His shameful father.

2. How does Criseyde treat Diomede right after the trade?
(a) Reluctantly.
(b) Angrily.
(c) Arrogantly.
(d) Politely.

3. What does Troilus say that he would never do without Criseyde's consent?
(a) Follow her.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Take her away.
(d) Reveal her.

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

5. What is Antenor's occupation?
(a) Priest.
(b) Historian.
(c) Tailor.
(d) Soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Troilus do during most of the time that he is at Sarpedoun's house?

2. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?

3. Where does Troilus deliver a long speech to Pandarus?

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

5. What does Criseyde say would have happened had she loved Troilus first?

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