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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 Pandarus decide that it is a good time to see Criseyde?
(a) He checks the horoscope.
(b) He asks a priest.
(c) He says a prayer.
(d) He sees her name on a house.

2. Which of the following persons does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?
(a) A goddess.
(b) A nymph.
(c) A siren.
(d) A muse.

3. What does the narrator say helps Criseyde outshine all the other women?
(a) Her grace.
(b) Her noble stature.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) Her beauty.

4. What is Hector's title?
(a) Captain.
(b) Prince.
(c) Knight.
(d) General.

5. What does Criseyde say about Troilus when talking to Pandarus?
(a) That he will never be as great as Hector.
(b) That she has never heard of him.
(c) That he is worthy of praise.
(d) That she finds him to act juvenile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pandarus visit after waking up?

2. Who does Pandarus falsely accuse of being in love with Criseyde?

3. How does Criseyde feel when Pandarus tells her to do something when he visits her?

4. Troilus always tries to set an example for which of the following?

5. What does Pandarus say will make Criseyde the proudest woman on Earth?

(see the answer key)

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