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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How are Troilus and Hector related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are brothers.
(c) They are half-brothers.
(d) They are second cousins.

3. How does Pandarus say that Criseyde can help Troilus?
(a) By writing to him.
(b) By seeing him.
(c) By giving him a kind word.
(d) By leaving the city.

4. Who cares for Troilus after the dinner with Criseyde?
(a) Deiphenebe.
(b) Pandarus.
(c) Helen.
(d) Criseyde.

5. What does Criseyde say would have happened had she loved Troilus first?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) Pandarus would have rebuked her.
(c) Troilus would have shunned her.
(d) Hector would have withdrawn his protection.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pandarus scold Criseyde for while she is at his house?

2. Who led Criseyde to think that she needs protection?

3. Who finds Troilus crying?

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

5. Who is Chaucer talking to at the beginning of Book II?

(see the answer key)

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