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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 Pandarus say will make Criseyde the proudest woman on Earth?
(a) Her father's legacy.
(b) His secret.
(c) Her new suitor.
(d) His blessing.

2. What is happening at the beginning of the poem?
(a) A horrible famine.
(b) A Wedding.
(c) A day of feast.
(d) The Trojan War.

3. Which of the following persons does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?
(a) A nymph.
(b) A siren.
(c) A muse.
(d) A goddess.

4. Where is this poem set?
(a) Rome.
(b) Thebes.
(c) Greece.
(d) Troy.

5. How are Troilus and Hector related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are half-brothers.
(c) They are second cousins.
(d) They are brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pandarus do when he first wakes up?

2. What is Calkas' occupation?

3. Why does Troilus stop eating?

4. How does Pandarus say that Criseyde can help Troilus?

5. What kind of adventure does Chaucer say Troilus will have in this poem?

(see the answer key)

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