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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Pandarus say that Criseyde will condemn if she does not help Troilus?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) Pandarus.
(c) Troilus.
(d) Herself.

2. What does Criseyde tell Pandarus would make her very happy when he visits her?
(a) A new love interest.
(b) The end of the siege.
(c) The return of her father.
(d) A pardon for her treason charges.

3. Who protects Criseyde when the people want to kill her?
(a) Troilus.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Paris.
(d) Hector.

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

5. What does Pandarus say makes women lonely in old age?
(a) Wearing black.
(b) Rising above love.
(c) Being unkind.
(d) Staying indoors.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are Troilus and Hector related?

3. What does Criseyde say would have happened had she loved Troilus first?

4. Who does Chaucer say should always remember this story?

5. What does Criseyde say about Troilus when talking to Pandarus?

(see the answer key)

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