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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who calls for a truce in the war?
(a) The Romans.
(b) The Moors.
(c) The Trojans.
(d) The Greeks.

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

3. How does Troilus pass his judgment on others?
(a) With smiles and frowns.
(b) With notes in a book.
(c) With hand signals.
(d) With crosses and marks.

4. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does when Pandarus tells her to do something when he goes to see her?
(a) She has no reason to follow his instructions.
(b) It is hard to be happy when the city is at war.
(c) It is exciting to have something to anticipate with eagerness.
(d) She feels that her past is what has made her into a woman.

5. Why does Troilus not speak out when he hears what Calkas wants in exchange for Antenor?
(a) Because he must keep his love a secret.
(b) Because he knows that Criseyde would want that.
(c) Because he will honor his kingdom.
(d) Because he is afraid of Calkas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Calkas flee to the enemy?

3. How long does Criseyde say that she needs to come up with a plan to escape from the Greeks?

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

5. Who does Calkas want in return for Antenor?

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