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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Troilus have to keep a secret from others in Book I?
(a) His shameful father.
(b) His feelings for Criseyde.
(c) His sickness.
(d) His alliance with the Greeks.

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

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

4. How does Pandarus say that Criseyde can help Troilus?
(a) By writing to him.
(b) By leaving the city.
(c) By seeing him.
(d) By giving him a kind word.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Troilus a braver and stronger warrior at the beginning of Book I?

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

3. What does Cupid do when he gets mad at Troilus?

4. Who does Pandarus say that Criseyde will condemn if she does not help Troilus?

5. What does Troilus do to leave the festival early?

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