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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the townspeople want to kill Criseyde?
(a) They want her father to return.
(b) They are afraid of her power.
(c) They want to punish her father.
(d) They think she is a traitor.

2. Who does Criseyde take to her uncle's house for dinner?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) Some nieces.
(c) Her maids.
(d) A group of servants.

3. Who protects Criseyde when the people want to kill her?
(a) Paris.
(b) Troilus.
(c) Hector.
(d) Agamemnon.

4. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does about her father?
(a) Because he could ruin her.
(b) Because he is trying to save her.
(c) Because he cheated on her (Criseyde's) mother.
(d) Because he is a traitor.

5. What is Criseyde doing when Pandarus visits her?
(a) Writing her history.
(b) Reading a poem.
(c) Making a cup of tea.
(d) Painting a landscape.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Troilus a braver and stronger warrior at the beginning of Book I?

2. How does Criseyde feel when Pandarus tells her to do something when he visits her?

3. What promise did Pandarus make Troilus?

4. Pandarus says that he is ashamed of which of the following?

5. Who does Calkas want in return for Antenor?

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