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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Criseyde not hear most of what Diomede says to her after the trade?
(a) Because she is in shock.
(b) Because she is too weary.
(c) Because she does not understand his accent.
(d) Because she is plotting her escape.

2. Why does Chaucer say that he cannot tell us how Criseyde has fallen in love with Diomede?
(a) Because the gods have withheld it.
(b) Because love is too mysterious to explain.
(c) Because the book does not say.
(d) Because not even she knew.

3. How does Criseyde feel about her father?
(a) She hates him.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She is confused by him.
(d) She is afraid of him.

4. What does Criseyde do when Troilus agrees to her conditions?
(a) She kisses him.
(b) She writes out a contract.
(c) She embraces him.
(d) She blushes and walks away.

5. How does Troilus describe the words in his last letter from Criseyde?
(a) Sad.
(b) Hollow.
(c) Longing.
(d) Contrived.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pandarus say that he will do if Criseyde will not help Troilus?

2. What is Antenor's occupation?

3. How are Priam and Troilus related?

4. How does Troilus feel about Criseyde when he first sees her?

5. What does Pandarus tell his niece to stop doing when she hears about the trade?

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