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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of adventure does Chaucer say Troilus will have in this poem?
(a) A war adventure.
(b) A love adventure.
(c) A growing adventure.
(d) An internal adventure.

2. What is the second token that Criseyde gives to Diomede?
(a) A handkerchief.
(b) A glove.
(c) A ring.
(d) A brooch.

3. What is Diomede's title?
(a) Captain.
(b) Knight.
(c) Warrior.
(d) Prince.

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

5. What does Criseyde say about Troilus when talking to Pandarus?
(a) That he will never be as great as Hector.
(b) That she finds him to act juvenile.
(c) That he is worthy of praise.
(d) That she has never heard of him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are Antenor and Troilus related?

3. How does Criseyde feel when she hears about the trade?

4. What does the narrator say helps Criseyde outshine all the other women?

5. What is Calkas' occupation?

(see the answer key)

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