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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Criseyde always wear one color?
(a) She is marked a traitor.
(b) She is a student.
(c) She is a widow.
(d) She has a missing child.

3. Which of the following persons does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?
(a) A siren.
(b) A nymph.
(c) A goddess.
(d) A muse.

4. Who does Pandarus say that Criseyde will condemn if she does not help Troilus?
(a) Troilus.
(b) Herself.
(c) Pandarus.
(d) All of the answer choices are correct.

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

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

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

8. Who does Pandarus visit after waking up?
(a) Calkas.
(b) Hector.
(c) Troilus.
(d) Criseyde.

9. What is Criseyde most concerned about when she hears about Troilus' love for her?
(a) His status.
(b) Her dowry.
(c) Propriety.
(d) His loyalty.

10. 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.

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

12. Who is with Criseyde when Pandarus goes to see her?
(a) A foreign dignitary.
(b) Troilus.
(c) Two ladies.
(d) Hector.

13. How does Troilus feel about Criseyde when he first sees her?
(a) He tries to remember whether he has met her before.
(b) He hardly notices her.
(c) He falls in love with her instantly.
(d) He is afraid to be near a traitor.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Criseyde tell Pandarus would make her very happy when he visits her?

2. What does Pandarus say makes women lonely in old age?

3. Why does Cupid get mad at Troilus?

4. Where is this poem set?

5. What does Troilus say is his friend's biggest weakness?

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