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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Criseyde offer to send to Troilus when she hears the false rumor that Pandarus has made up?
(a) A letter.
(b) A lock of her hair.
(c) Her tribute.
(d) Her ring.

2. Who comforts Troilus after the meeting focusing on the ransoms?
(a) Priam.
(b) Hector.
(c) Criseyde.
(d) Pandarus.

3. Where does Criseyde go after hearing about the trade?
(a) Her room.
(b) The palace.
(c) Troilus' house.
(d) Pandarus' house.

4. What does Troilus say that he would rather do than disgrace Criseyde?
(a) Be locked in prison.
(b) Die.
(c) Fight another war.
(d) Suffer through a real sickness.

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

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

7. What does Criseyde do as she nears Troilus for the first time?
(a) Yells at him.
(b) Sings to him.
(c) Kneels to him.
(d) Kisses him.

8. Why does Pandarus want to arrange a last meeting between Troilus and Criseyde?
(a) So that they can agree on a plan.
(b) So that he can ask her to run away.
(c) So that they can bid farewell to each other.
(d) So that they can be wed.

9. Who does Pandarus talk to about his shame?
(a) Helen.
(b) Hector.
(c) Criseyde.
(d) Troilus.

10. Why does Criseyde greet Troilus the way that she does the first time that she meets him?
(a) To honor his recent victory.
(b) To repay him for the letter.
(c) To shame him for his manipulation.
(d) To thank him for his protection.

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

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

13. What is Priam's title?
(a) King.
(b) Knight.
(c) Prince.
(d) Priest.

14. What does Criseyde hide her head with while talking to Troilus in Pandarus's house?
(a) A blanket.
(b) Her veil.
(c) Her dressing gown.
(d) A towel.

15. Who does Calkas want in return for Antenor?
(a) Criseyde.
(b) Pandarus.
(c) Priam.
(d) Troilus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Antenor's occupation?

2. What does Pandarus beg of Criseyde when she meets Troilus for the first time?

3. What is Pandarus' first idea to protect his niece?

4. Who does Pandarus falsely accuse of being in love with Criseyde?

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

(see the answer keys)

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