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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the patron God to Troilus' people?
(a) Athena.
(b) Venus.
(c) Cupid.
(d) Aphrodite.

2. Which of the following does Troilus say that he will never lose sleep over in Book I?
(a) Women.
(b) Poverty.
(c) War.
(d) Unfairness.

3. What does Cupid do when he gets mad at Troilus?
(a) He confuses his sense.
(b) He condemns his house.
(c) He forbids Fortune from visiting him.
(d) He shoots an arrow at him.

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

5. Who does Chaucer say should always remember this story?
(a) Anyone who has been in pain.
(b) Anyone who has been lonely.
(c) Anyone who has been in love.
(d) Anyone who has gone to war.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who protects Criseyde when the people want to kill her?

3. Why does Troilus stop eating?

4. Why does Criseyde not have anyone to protect her?

5. What does Pandarus say will help him help Troilus?

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