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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of work is "The Siege of Thebes"?
(a) A poem.
(b) A history.
(c) A novel.
(d) A short story.

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

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hector's title?

2. Where was Hector wounded?

3. Who does Chaucer say will get the most out of this poem?

4. What does Pandarus say will make Criseyde the proudest woman on Earth?

5. What is Criseyde doing when Pandarus visits her?

(see the answer key)

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