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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Troilus feel about Criseyde when he first sees her?
(a) He tries to remember whether he has met her before.
(b) He is afraid to be near a traitor.
(c) He falls in love with her instantly.
(d) He hardly notices her.

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

3. Who does Chaucer say should always remember this story?
(a) Anyone who has been lonely.
(b) Anyone who has been in pain.
(c) Anyone who has been in love.
(d) Anyone who has gone to war.

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

5. How does Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?
(a) Overwrought.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Hysterical.
(d) All of the answer choices are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pandarus decide that it is a good time to see Criseyde?

2. Which of the following does Troilus say that he will never lose sleep over in Book I?

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

4. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde to do when he gets there?

5. What does a friend of Troilus say to try to make him mad?

(see the answer key)

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