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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who takes Antenor prisoner?
(a) The Trojans.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Moors.
(d) The Greeks.

3. Why does Troilus stop eating?
(a) Because he is lovesick.
(b) Because he is part of a ritual.
(c) Because he is conserving food.
(d) Because he is fasting.

4. Why does Criseyde not have anyone to protect her?
(a) She is poor.
(b) She is a widow.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) Her father has left her.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Criseyde say that Troilus is acting like when they speak at Pandarus' house?

3. Why does Calkas flee to the enemy?

4. What does Troilus say that he would never do without Criseyde's consent?

5. What is at the beginning of Book III?

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