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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the townspeople want to kill Criseyde?
(a) They want to punish her father.
(b) They want her father to return.
(c) They think she is a traitor.
(d) They are afraid of her power.

2. Why does Troilus stop eating?
(a) Because he is conserving food.
(b) Because he is fasting.
(c) Because he is lovesick.
(d) Because he is part of a ritual.

3. Troilus always mocks others for which of the following?
(a) Being lovestruck.
(b) Being poorly dressed.
(c) Speaking poorly.
(d) Getting drunk.

4. What does the narrator say helps Criseyde outshine all the other women?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her grace.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) Her noble stature.

5. What does Chaucer say affects all people differently?
(a) Love.
(b) Anger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Hate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cupid do when he gets mad at Troilus?

2. What does Troilus say is his friend's biggest weakness?

3. What does Chaucer ask the reader to withhold at the beginning of Book II?

4. Troilus always tries to set an example for which of the following?

5. How are Troilus and Hector related?

(see the answer key)

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