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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Criseyde agree to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?
(a) Because she trusts Pandarus.
(b) Because Troilus is out of town.
(c) Because Pandarus is an excellent cook.
(d) Because she will be able to see Troilus.

3. Why does Pandarus want to arrange a last meeting between Troilus and Criseyde?
(a) So that he can ask her to run away.
(b) So that they can be wed.
(c) So that they can agree on a plan.
(d) So that they can bid farewell to each other.

4. What does Pandarus think will cause Troilus to kill himself?
(a) Hearing his father's voice.
(b) Seeing Criseyde upset.
(c) Seeing Criseyde leave.
(d) Leaving Criseyde in the trade.

5. During which season do the people honor their patron God?
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who cares for Troilus after the dinner with Criseyde?

2. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?

3. What does Troilus tell Criseyde that he wants from her?

4. Why is Troilus on the committee to decide the trades in the treaty?

5. How does Criseyde plan to thwart the trade?

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