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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Hector wounded?
(a) His leg.
(b) His arm.
(c) His foot.
(d) His head.

2. What does Pandarus say will help him help Troilus?
(a) His educated status.
(b) His money.
(c) His past.
(d) His mistakes with women.

3. The beginning of Book IV is about which of the following?
(a) Venus.
(b) Chaucer.
(c) Troilus and Criseyde.
(d) The Sirens.

4. What is Hector's title?
(a) Knight.
(b) Captain.
(c) General.
(d) Prince.

5. Pandarus says that he is ashamed of which of the following?
(a) Scheming in love.
(b) Ignoring his gut feelings.
(c) Helping Troilus.
(d) Betraying his niece.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the townspeople want to kill Criseyde?

2. What does Chaucer say he hopes his poem provides?

3. Who is the patron God to Troilus' people?

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

5. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does about her father?

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