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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Troilus always tries to set an example for which of the following?
(a) The enemy.
(b) The ladies.
(c) Younger knights.
(d) His siblings.

2. Where was Troilus waiting on the tenth day after the trade?
(a) The wall.
(b) The temple.
(c) The house.
(d) The gate.

3. What does Pandarus do when he first wakes up?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) He checks the horoscope.
(c) He reads a psalm.
(d) He meditates.

4. How are Pandarus and Criseyde related?
(a) He is her godfather.
(b) He is her uncle.
(c) He is her cousin.
(d) He is a family friend.

5. How does Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Hysterical.
(d) Overwrought.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Diomede hesitant to approach Criseyde just after the trade?

3. Who does Pandarus falsely accuse of being in love with Criseyde?

4. What is happening at the beginning of the poem?

5. What does Criseyde tell Troilus has saddened her?

(see the answer key)

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