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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pandarus say will help him help Troilus?
(a) His past.
(b) His educated status.
(c) His money.
(d) His mistakes with women.

2. Why does Troilus stop eating?
(a) Because he is fasting.
(b) Because he is conserving food.
(c) Because he is part of a ritual.
(d) Because he is lovesick.

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

4. Troilus always tries to set an example for which of the following?
(a) The ladies.
(b) Younger knights.
(c) The enemy.
(d) His siblings.

5. Where is this poem set?
(a) Greece.
(b) Thebes.
(c) Rome.
(d) Troy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who does Chaucer address at the beginning of Book I?

(see the answer key)

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