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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 a friend of Troilus say to try to make him mad?
(a) That Criseyde will never love a commoner.
(b) That a knight like him will never advance in the ranks.
(c) That his father is a traitor and so is he.
(d) That he is sad about the Greek blood that he has spilt.

2. Who is the patron God to Troilus' people?
(a) Cupid.
(b) Venus.
(c) Athena.
(d) Aphrodite.

3. Why does Cupid get mad at Troilus?
(a) Because he mocks love.
(b) Because he does not pray.
(c) Because his sacrifice is lacking.
(d) Because he gives more tribute to Aphrodite.

4. What is Calkas' occupation?
(a) Priest.
(b) Artist.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Weaver.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Criseyde say about Troilus when talking to Pandarus?

2. How does Criseyde feel when Pandarus tells her to do something when he visits her?

3. What does Criseyde call Hector when talking to Pandarus?

4. Why does Criseyde always wear one color?

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

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