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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the focus of the long speech that Troilus delivers to Pandarus?
(a) Fortune.
(b) The gods.
(c) Predestination.
(d) Love.

2. Who enters the room shortly after Troilus agrees to Criseyde's demands?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Hector.
(c) Antigone.
(d) Helen.

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

4. What does Troilus do when he sees how sad Criseyde has become in Pandarus's house?
(a) He faints.
(b) He holds her.
(c) He cries.
(d) He vomits.

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

6. Why does Troilus say that Pandarus is free from all shame?
(a) Because he did not take money for his role.
(b) Because he had good intentions.
(c) Because he helped a friend and a niece.
(d) Because he did his job well.

7. How does Criseyde feel about her father?
(a) She is confused by him.
(b) She hates him.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) She loves him.

8. What does Troilus spend his nights doing after the dinner with Criseyde?
(a) Thinking about Criseyde.
(b) Keeping his promise.
(c) Saving his money.
(d) Fighting the Greeks.

9. What is Pandarus' first idea to protect his niece?
(a) To have Troilus run away with her.
(b) To disguise her as someone else.
(c) To marry her to Troilus.
(d) To change her name.

10. How are Antenor and Troilus related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) Troilus is Antenor's godfather.
(c) Troilus is Antenor's uncle.
(d) They are brothers.

11. What does Chaucer say that he hopes to honor in Book III?
(a) Love.
(b) Strength.
(c) Prosperity.
(d) Hope.

12. How are Priam and Troilus related?
(a) Priam is Troilus' father.
(b) Priam is Troilus' uncle.
(c) Priam is Troilus' godfather.
(d) They are cousins.

13. Who does Criseyde take to her uncle's house for dinner?
(a) A group of servants.
(b) All of the answer choices are correct.
(c) Some nieces.
(d) Her maids.

14. Who is excited about the prisoner trade?
(a) Hector's wife.
(b) Criseyde's friends.
(c) Criseyde.
(d) Pandarus' wife.

15. What does Criseyde do when Troilus agrees to her conditions?
(a) She writes out a contract.
(b) She embraces him.
(c) She blushes and walks away.
(d) She kisses him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Troilus do when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?

2. The beginning of Book IV is about which of the following?

3. What does Criseyde do as she nears Troilus for the first time?

4. Where does Troilus go after the meeting focusing on ransoms?

5. Who does Calkas want in return for Antenor?

(see the answer keys)

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