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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Troilus a braver and stronger warrior at the beginning of Book I?
(a) His brother's example.
(b) His desire to end the war.
(c) His love for Criseyde.
(d) His hatred for the Greeks.

2. How does Pandarus say that Criseyde can help Troilus?
(a) By leaving the city.
(b) By seeing him.
(c) By writing to him.
(d) By giving him a kind word.

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

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

5. How does Pandarus say that Troilus acts in battle?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) Valiantly.
(c) Ferociously.
(d) Heroically.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Criseyde not have anyone to protect her?

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

3. How are Troilus and Hector related?

4. Who does Pandarus say that Criseyde will condemn if she does not help Troilus?

5. Who does Criseyde tell Pandarus that she dreamt about the night of the festival?

(see the answer key)

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