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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 falsely accuse of being in love with Criseyde?
(a) Hector.
(b) Horace.
(c) Horaste.
(d) Hellam.

2. How does Criseyde feel when Pandarus tells her to do something when he visits her?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Reluctant.
(d) Shocked.

3. What does Troilus do when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?
(a) He smiles widely.
(b) He rehearses what he will say.
(c) He mumbles a chant.
(d) He says a prayer.

4. What does Pandarus say that Troilus might do because of his love for Criseyde?
(a) Go insane.
(b) Die.
(c) Fight.
(d) Join a seminary.

5. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?
(a) Loving.
(b) Sorrowful.
(c) Heartwarming.
(d) Joyful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Criseyde tell Pandarus that she dreamt about the night of the festival?

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

3. Which of the following persons does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?

4. Who is excited about the prisoner trade?

5. How are Antenor and Troilus related?

(see the answer key)

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