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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Troilus pass his judgment on others?
(a) With notes in a book.
(b) With hand signals.
(c) With smiles and frowns.
(d) With crosses and marks.

2. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde that the dream that she had the night of the festival is likely to bring to her?
(a) Good fortune.
(b) Opportunity.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Bad luck.

3. Who does Chaucer say should always remember this story?
(a) Anyone who has gone to war.
(b) Anyone who has been in love.
(c) Anyone who has been lonely.
(d) Anyone who has been in pain.

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

5. What is Chaucer's plea at the beginning of Book II?
(a) To believe his words.
(b) To loverlook his weakness.
(c) To personalize the story.
(d) To accept the story as it is.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pandarus say that Troilus is when he is not in battle?

3. What promise did Pandarus make Troilus?

4. How does Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?

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

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