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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Criseyde feel when Pandarus tells her to do something when he visits her?
(a) Shocked.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Reluctant.

2. Why does Cupid get mad at Troilus?
(a) Because he mocks love.
(b) Because he does not pray.
(c) Because his sacrifice is lacking.
(d) Because he gives more tribute to Aphrodite.

3. What title does Troilus hold?
(a) General.
(b) Knight.
(c) Prince.
(d) Captain.

4. What does Troilus do when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?
(a) He smiles widely.
(b) He mumbles a chant.
(c) He says a prayer.
(d) He rehearses what he will say.

5. Why do the townspeople want to kill Criseyde?
(a) They are afraid of her power.
(b) They want her father to return.
(c) They want to punish her father.
(d) They think she is a traitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cupid do when he gets mad at Troilus?

2. What is happening at the beginning of the poem?

3. What is Criseyde most concerned about when she hears about Troilus' love for her?

4. What is Chaucer's plea at the beginning of Book II?

5. What is Calkas' occupation?

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