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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of work is "The Siege of Thebes"?
(a) A novel.
(b) A short story.
(c) A poem.
(d) A history.

2. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde that the dream that she had the night of the festival is likely to bring to her?
(a) Opportunity.
(b) Bad luck.
(c) Good fortune.
(d) Wisdom.

3. Who does Criseyde tell Pandarus that she dreamt about the night of the festival?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her late husband.
(c) An unknown knight.
(d) Pandarus.

4. How does Troilus pass his judgment on others?
(a) With smiles and frowns.
(b) With notes in a book.
(c) With hand signals.
(d) With crosses and marks.

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

6. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?
(a) Heartwarming.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Loving.
(d) Sorrowful.

7. What does Pandarus say that Troilus might do because of his love for Criseyde?
(a) Fight.
(b) Go insane.
(c) Die.
(d) Join a seminary.

8. Where is Troilus when he first sees Criseyde?
(a) A tavern.
(b) A temple.
(c) A palace.
(d) A garden.

9. What does the narrator say helps Criseyde outshine all the other women?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) All of the answer choices are correct.
(c) Her noble stature.
(d) Her grace.

10. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde to do when he gets there?
(a) Forget the past.
(b) Broaden her horizons.
(c) Follow his instructions.
(d) Be happy.

11. What makes Troilus a braver and stronger warrior at the beginning of Book I?
(a) His love for Criseyde.
(b) His hatred for the Greeks.
(c) His brother's example.
(d) His desire to end the war.

12. What does Troilus have to keep a secret from others in Book I?
(a) His alliance with the Greeks.
(b) His feelings for Criseyde.
(c) His shameful father.
(d) His sickness.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Criseyde say would have happened had she loved Troilus first?

2. What does Pandarus say will help him help Troilus?

3. Who protects Criseyde when the people want to kill her?

4. How does Troilus feel about Criseyde when he first sees her?

5. Who does Chaucer address at the beginning of Book I?

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