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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Pandarus say that he will do if Criseyde will not help Troilus?
(a) Shun her.
(b) Stop helping her father.
(c) Take away his blessing.
(d) Kill himself.

3. What does Criseyde hide her head with while talking to Troilus in Pandarus's house?
(a) Her dressing gown.
(b) A blanket.
(c) Her veil.
(d) A towel.

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

5. Who led Criseyde to think that she needs protection?
(a) Hector.
(b) Pandarus.
(c) Antigone.
(d) Troilus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Criseyde not have anyone to protect her?

2. What does the narrator say helps Criseyde outshine all the other women?

3. How does Pandarus say that Criseyde can help Troilus?

4. What does Criseyde tell Troilus has saddened her?

5. What does Criseyde call Hector when talking to Pandarus?

(see the answer key)

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