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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pandarus beg of Criseyde when she meets Troilus for the first time?
(a) To be honest with him.
(b) To explain her situation.
(c) To give him what he wants.
(d) To have pity on him.

2. Where does Troilus go after the meeting focusing on ransoms?
(a) His room.
(b) Criseyde's house.
(c) The graveyard.
(d) Pandarus' house.

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

4. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does about her father?
(a) Because he is a traitor.
(b) Because he cheated on her (Criseyde's) mother.
(c) Because he could ruin her.
(d) Because he is trying to save her.

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

6. Why does Criseyde agree to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?
(a) Because Pandarus is an excellent cook.
(b) Because she trusts Pandarus.
(c) Because Troilus is out of town.
(d) Because she will be able to see Troilus.

7. What condition does Criseyde give for fulfilling Troilus's request of her?
(a) That her honor remain intact.
(b) That he pledge his life to her.
(c) That he continue to win battles.
(d) That he keep their situation secret.

8. What does Criseyde do when she sees Troilus for the first time after hearing about the trade?
(a) Faints.
(b) All of the answer choices are correct.
(c) Kisses him.
(d) Cries out.

9. Who cares for Troilus after the dinner with Criseyde?
(a) Pandarus.
(b) Criseyde.
(c) Helen.
(d) Deiphenebe.

10. What does Chaucer ask for help with in Book III?
(a) Forgetting his woes.
(b) Explaining his feelings.
(c) Utilizing language.
(d) Honoring love.

11. Book IV begins with which of the following types of writing?
(a) A synopsis.
(b) A letter.
(c) An ode.
(d) A poem.

12. Who is the first to oppose the trade proposed by Calkas?
(a) Hector.
(b) Priam.
(c) Pandarus.
(d) Antenor.

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

14. What does Pandarus scold Criseyde for while she is at his house?
(a) For treating Troilus badly.
(b) For not saying her prayers.
(c) For not upholding her end of their agreement.
(d) For taking so many people to dinner.

15. What does Troilus think he was destined to do?
(a) Lose Criseyde.
(b) Win the war.
(c) Die of love.
(d) Bear a son with Criseyde.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the room shortly after Troilus agrees to Criseyde's demands?

2. Who comforts Troilus after the meeting focusing on the ransoms?

3. How does Criseyde plan to thwart the trade?

4. What is at the beginning of Book III?

5. How does Troilus feel when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?

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