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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Criseyde feel about her father?
(a) She loves him.
(b) She hates him.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) She is confused by him.

2. What does Criseyde do when Troilus agrees to her conditions?
(a) She kisses him.
(b) She writes out a contract.
(c) She blushes and walks away.
(d) She embraces him.

3. What does Diomede offer Criseyde after the trade?
(a) Anything that she wants.
(b) His hand in marriage.
(c) A cup of wine.
(d) His bed.

4. Book IV begins with which of the following types of writing?
(a) An ode.
(b) A synopsis.
(c) A letter.
(d) A poem.

5. What does Criseyde hide her head with while talking to Troilus in Pandarus's house?
(a) A towel.
(b) A blanket.
(c) Her veil.
(d) Her dressing gown.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are Antenor and Troilus related?

3. What is Chaucer's plea at the beginning of Book II?

4. How does Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?

5. Criseyde tells Diomede that she is grieving for whom of the following?

(see the answer key)

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