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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Troilus on the committee to decide the trades in the treaty?
(a) Because h is a prince.
(b) Because he is a military leader.
(c) Because he is replacing a fallen member.
(d) Because he was requested by Hector.

2. How are Priam and Troilus related?
(a) Priam is Troilus' father.
(b) Priam is Troilus' godfather.
(c) Priam is Troilus' uncle.
(d) They are cousins.

3. How are Antenor and Troilus related?
(a) They are brothers.
(b) Troilus is Antenor's uncle.
(c) Troilus is Antenor's godfather.
(d) They are cousins.

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

5. How does Criseyde feel about her father?
(a) She is confused by him.
(b) She is afraid of him.
(c) She loves him.
(d) She hates him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Chaucer say will get the most out of this poem?

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

3. What does Pandarus say will make Criseyde the proudest woman on Earth?

4. What does Chaucer ask the reader to withhold at the beginning of Book II?

5. Who is excited about the prisoner trade?

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