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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Pandarus say that he did the things that made him feel ashamed?
(a) Because he trusts Troilus.
(b) Because he likes to meddle.
(c) Because he wants to feel important.
(d) Because he wants his niece to be happy.

2. Who does Pandarus praise when Troilus agrees to Criseyde's conditions?
(a) Venus and Cupid.
(b) Zeus and Aphrodite.
(c) Hera and Hermes.
(d) Portia and Apollo.

3. What condition does Criseyde give for fulfilling Troilus's request of her?
(a) That he pledge his life to her.
(b) That her honor remain intact.
(c) That he continue to win battles.
(d) That he keep their situation secret.

4. Where is Troilus when he first sees Criseyde?
(a) A tavern.
(b) A garden.
(c) A palace.
(d) A temple.

5. What promise did Pandarus make Troilus?
(a) That he would keep the love between him (Troilus) and Criseyde love a secret.
(b) That he would help him get his love.
(c) That he would be gentle and discreet.
(d) All of the answer choices are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Troilus feel about Criseyde when he first sees her?

2. What does Troilus say that he would rather do than disgrace Criseyde?

3. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does when Pandarus tells her to do something when he goes to see her?

4. What does Troilus do to leave the festival early?

5. How does Troilus feel when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?

(see the answer key)

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