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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Good fortune.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) Wisdom.

2. Who finds Troilus crying?
(a) Hector.
(b) Paris.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Pandarus.

3. Who does Chaucer say should always remember this story?
(a) Anyone who has been in love.
(b) Anyone who has been in pain.
(c) Anyone who has been lonely.
(d) Anyone who has gone to war.

4. Troilus always mocks others for which of the following?
(a) Getting drunk.
(b) Being lovestruck.
(c) Speaking poorly.
(d) Being poorly dressed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Troilus when he first sees Criseyde?

2. Why does Calkas flee to the enemy?

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

4. Why does Criseyde not have anyone to protect her?

5. What does Chaucer say he hopes his poem provides?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two things does Criseyde think about after Pandarus leaves her house?

2. What does Pandarus say when he hears who Troilus loves?

3. Why does Troilus say that he must always keep his love for Criseyde a secret?

4. How does Antigone affect Criseyde's decision about Troilus?

5. What is Fortune according to Chaucer?

6. What does Troilus do after talking with Pandarus?

7. What does Chaucer say about Criseyde's first sight of Troilus?

8. What does the cry through the city after Pandarus' visit signal?

9. According to Chaucer, how does Fortune generally work with men?

10. How does Troilus respond to his first letter from Crisedye?

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