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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 Criseyde call Hector when talking to Pandarus?
(a) The most courageous knight.
(b) Her savior.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) The man whom she she will wed.

2. What type of work is "The Siege of Thebes"?
(a) A short story.
(b) A history.
(c) A poem.
(d) A novel.

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

4. What is Criseyde most concerned about when she hears about Troilus' love for her?
(a) Propriety.
(b) Her dowry.
(c) His status.
(d) His loyalty.

5. What is happening at the beginning of the poem?
(a) The Trojan War.
(b) A day of feast.
(c) A Wedding.
(d) A horrible famine.

Short Answer Questions

1. During which season do the people honor their patron God?

2. Who finds Troilus crying?

3. Who is the patron God to Troilus' people?

4. What does Troilus have to keep a secret from others in Book I?

5. How are Troilus and Hector related?

(see the answer key)

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