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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Criseyde not have anyone to protect her?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) She is a widow.
(c) Her father has left her.
(d) She is poor.

3. Who does Criseyde tell about her sadness when she is traded?
(a) Her father.
(b) No one.
(c) Her handmaid.
(d) Diomede.

4. How does Pandarus say that Troilus acts in battle?
(a) Heroically.
(b) Valiantly.
(c) Ferociously.
(d) All of the answer choices are correct.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse(s) did Troilus give for the absense of Criseyde on the tenth day following the trade?

2. Why does Criseyde always wear one color?

3. How does Troilus feel when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?

4. What does Pandarus do when he first wakes up?

5. What does Pandarus say that he will do if Criseyde will not help Troilus?

(see the answer key)

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