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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of adventure does Chaucer say Troilus will have in this poem?
(a) A love adventure.
(b) An internal adventure.
(c) A growing adventure.
(d) A war adventure.

2. Who led Criseyde to think that she needs protection?
(a) Antigone.
(b) Pandarus.
(c) Hector.
(d) Troilus.

3. What is Criseyde most concerned about when she hears about Troilus' love for her?
(a) Propriety.
(b) His loyalty.
(c) Her dowry.
(d) His status.

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

5. What is Hector's title?
(a) Knight.
(b) General.
(c) Captain.
(d) Prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Troilus say that Pandarus is free from all shame?

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

3. Who does Chaucer say should always remember this story?

4. Why does Criseyde always wear one color?

5. Where does Troilus go after the meeting focusing on ransoms?

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