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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of work is "The Siege of Thebes"?
(a) A short story.
(b) A history.
(c) A poem.
(d) A novel.

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

4. What does Troilus say that he would never do without Criseyde's consent?
(a) Follow her.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Take her away.
(d) Reveal her.

5. Who is Chaucer talking to at the beginning of Book II?
(a) The reader.
(b) The characters.
(c) His students.
(d) His children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Criseyde say would have happened had she loved Troilus first?

2. What does Pandarus beg of Criseyde when she meets Troilus for the first time?

3. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde that the dream that she had the night of the festival is likely to bring to her?

4. What is Troilus pretending when he and Criseyde first talk?

5. What does Chaucer ask for help with in Book III?

(see the answer key)

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