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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Troilus think has abandoned him after the meeting focusing on ransoms?
(a) Pandarus.
(b) Hector.
(c) Fortune.
(d) Calkas.

2. What does Troilus think he was destined to do?
(a) Bear a son with Criseyde.
(b) Die of love.
(c) Lose Criseyde.
(d) Win the war.

3. What kind of adventure does Chaucer say Troilus will have in this poem?
(a) A growing adventure.
(b) A love adventure.
(c) A war adventure.
(d) An internal adventure.

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

5. The beginning of Book IV is about which of the following?
(a) Troilus and Criseyde.
(b) Chaucer.
(c) Venus.
(d) The Sirens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pandarus' first idea to protect his niece?

2. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde to do when he gets there?

3. Why does Criseyde greet Troilus the way that she does the first time that she meets him?

4. Who is the patron God to Troilus' people?

5. Why does Criseyde always wear one color?

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