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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Criseyde not have anyone to protect her?
(a) She is poor.
(b) She is a widow.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) Her father has left her.

2. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?
(a) Sorrowful.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Heartwarming.
(d) Loving.

3. Who protects Criseyde when the people want to kill her?
(a) Troilus.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Hector.
(d) Paris.

4. Where is Troilus when he first sees Criseyde?
(a) A palace.
(b) A garden.
(c) A temple.
(d) A tavern.

5. Troilus always mocks others for which of the following?
(a) Speaking poorly.
(b) Being lovestruck.
(c) Being poorly dressed.
(d) Getting drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Troilus have to keep a secret from others in Book I?

2. What title does Troilus hold?

3. What is Hector's title?

4. During which season do the people honor their patron God?

5. What does Cupid do when he gets mad at Troilus?

(see the answer key)

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