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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who finds Troilus crying?
(a) Hector.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Paris.
(d) Pandarus.

3. What does Troilus say is his friend's biggest weakness?
(a) That he is a womanizer.
(b) That he has no sympathy.
(c) That he is too judgmental.
(d) That he is short.

4. What does Chaucer say he hopes his poem provides?
(a) Contentment.
(b) Warning.
(c) Hope.
(d) Comfort.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hector's title?

2. What is happening at the beginning of the poem?

3. How does Troilus pass his judgment on others?

4. How does Troilus feel about Criseyde when he first sees her?

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

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