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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following persons does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?
(a) A nymph.
(b) A siren.
(c) A goddess.
(d) A muse.

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

3. The beginning of Book IV is about which of the following?
(a) Troilus and Criseyde.
(b) The Sirens.
(c) Chaucer.
(d) Venus.

4. What does Criseyde think will make her feel worse after hearing about the trade?
(a) Talking to Pandarus.
(b) Seeing Troilus.
(c) Writing to her father.
(d) Revealing her plan to thwart the trade.

5. Who does Chaucer dedicate Book III to at its beginning?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Athena.
(d) Venus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Antenor and Troilus related?

2. How does Troilus feel when Criseyde greets him the way that she does?

3. How does Troilus pass his judgment on others?

4. Who does Chaucer address at the beginning of Book I?

5. What does Troilus do when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?

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