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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pandarus beg of Criseyde when she meets Troilus for the first time?
(a) To give him what he wants.
(b) To explain her situation.
(c) To have pity on him.
(d) To be honest with him.

2. What does Troilus say that he would rather do than disgrace Criseyde?
(a) Die.
(b) Suffer through a real sickness.
(c) Be locked in prison.
(d) Fight another war.

3. What does Cupid do when he gets mad at Troilus?
(a) He forbids Fortune from visiting him.
(b) He confuses his sense.
(c) He condemns his house.
(d) He shoots an arrow at him.

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

5. What is described in the first action section of Book IV?
(a) A jousting tournament.
(b) A storm.
(c) A battle.
(d) Troilus and Criseyde making love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comforts Troilus after the meeting focusing on the ransoms?

2. Why does Troilus not speak out when he hears what Calkas wants in exchange for Antenor?

3. Why does Criseyde not have anyone to protect her?

4. Who does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?

5. How are Antenor and Troilus related?

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