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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?
(a) Clemente.
(b) Chloe.
(c) Clio.
(d) Claudia.

2. How does Troilus feel about Criseyde when he first sees her?
(a) He is afraid to be near a traitor.
(b) He hardly notices her.
(c) He tries to remember whether he has met her before.
(d) He falls in love with her instantly.

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

4. What does Pandarus say makes women lonely in old age?
(a) Rising above love.
(b) Being unkind.
(c) Wearing black.
(d) Staying indoors.

5. Why does Criseyde say that she wants Pandarus to stay with her?
(a) Because she has news of her father.
(b) Because she wants him to reveal his secret.
(c) Because she has some business affairs for which she needs his help.
(d) Because she has missed his company.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Criseyde when Pandarus goes to see her?

2. Where is Troilus when he first sees Criseyde?

3. What type of work is "The Siege of Thebes"?

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

5. What is Criseyde most concerned about when she hears about Troilus' love for her?

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