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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Chaucer dedicate Book III to at its beginning?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Athena.
(d) Venus.

3. Troilus always mocks others for which of the following?
(a) Speaking poorly.
(b) Getting drunk.
(c) Being lovestruck.
(d) Being poorly dressed.

4. How are Pandarus and Criseyde related?
(a) He is a family friend.
(b) He is her cousin.
(c) He is her godfather.
(d) He is her uncle.

5. Who is Chaucer talking to at the beginning of Book II?
(a) His students.
(b) The reader.
(c) The characters.
(d) His children.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do the townspeople want to kill Criseyde?

3. Who protects Criseyde when the people want to kill her?

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

5. Who cares for Troilus after the dinner with Criseyde?

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