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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Pandarus say that he did the things that made him feel ashamed?
(a) Because he likes to meddle.
(b) Because he wants his niece to be happy.
(c) Because he trusts Troilus.
(d) Because he wants to feel important.

2. What is happening at the beginning of the poem?
(a) A Wedding.
(b) A horrible famine.
(c) A day of feast.
(d) The Trojan War.

3. What promise did Pandarus make Troilus?
(a) That he would keep the love between him (Troilus) and Criseyde love a secret.
(b) That he would be gentle and discreet.
(c) That he would help him get his love.
(d) All of the answer choices are correct.

4. What does Criseyde say that Troilus is acting like when they speak at Pandarus' house?
(a) A husband.
(b) A jealous lover.
(c) A child.
(d) A love-sick soldier.

5. Why does Troilus not speak out when he hears what Calkas wants in exchange for Antenor?
(a) Because he must keep his love a secret.
(b) Because he is afraid of Calkas.
(c) Because he will honor his kingdom.
(d) Because he knows that Criseyde would want that.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Diomede state that Trojan knights are doomed to die?

2. Book IV begins with which of the following types of writing?

3. What does Troilus spend his nights doing after the dinner with Criseyde?

4. Who takes Antenor prisoner?

5. What does Criseyde do when Troilus agrees to her conditions?

(see the answer key)

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