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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Pandarus and Criseyde related?
(a) He is her uncle.
(b) He is her godfather.
(c) He is a family friend.
(d) He is her cousin.

2. Who is Chaucer talking to at the beginning of Book II?
(a) His children.
(b) The reader.
(c) His students.
(d) The characters.

3. Who does Chaucer address at the beginning of Book I?
(a) The reader.
(b) The characters.
(c) His children.
(d) His ancestors.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Criseyde say that she wants Pandarus to stay with her?

3. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?

4. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does when Pandarus tells her to do something when he goes to see her?

5. What does Pandarus say that he will do if Criseyde will not help Troilus?

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