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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is this poem set?
(a) Rome.
(b) Greece.
(c) Troy.
(d) Thebes.

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

3. What does Criseyde say that Troilus is acting like when they speak at Pandarus' house?
(a) A love-sick soldier.
(b) A jealous lover.
(c) A child.
(d) A husband.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the room shortly after Troilus agrees to Criseyde's demands?

2. Why does Pandarus say that he did the things that made him feel ashamed?

3. What does Pandarus beg of Criseyde when she meets Troilus for the first time?

4. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde that the dream that she had the night of the festival is likely to bring to her?

5. Who does Chaucer say should always remember this story?

(see the answer key)

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