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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 that Troilus is when he is not in battle?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Sweet.
(d) Polite.

2. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does when Pandarus tells her to do something when he goes to see her?
(a) She has no reason to follow his instructions.
(b) It is exciting to have something to anticipate with eagerness.
(c) It is hard to be happy when the city is at war.
(d) She feels that her past is what has made her into a woman.

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

4. What promise did Pandarus make Troilus?
(a) That he would help him get his love.
(b) That he would keep the love between him (Troilus) and Criseyde love a secret.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) That he would be gentle and discreet.

5. What is Chaucer's plea at the beginning of Book II?
(a) To personalize the story.
(b) To accept the story as it is.
(c) To believe his words.
(d) To loverlook his weakness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?

2. What is Calkas' occupation?

3. What does Criseyde tell Pandarus would make her very happy when he visits her?

4. Who does Chaucer address at the beginning of Book I?

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

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