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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color does Criseyde always wear?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

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

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

5. Why does Criseyde always wear one color?
(a) She is a widow.
(b) She has a missing child.
(c) She is a student.
(d) She is marked a traitor.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is this poem set?

4. What does Troilus say is his friend's biggest weakness?

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

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