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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. How does Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?
(a) Hysterical.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Overwrought.
(d) All of the answer choices are correct.

2. How does Pandarus say that Troilus acts in battle?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) Heroically.
(c) Ferociously.
(d) Valiantly.

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

4. What does Pandarus say makes women lonely in old age?
(a) Wearing black.
(b) Rising above love.
(c) Staying indoors.
(d) Being unkind.

5. Who does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?
(a) Claudia.
(b) Chloe.
(c) Clemente.
(d) Clio.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Troilus pass his judgment on others?

2. How does Pandarus decide that it is a good time to see Criseyde?

3. Why does Criseyde always wear one color?

4. What does Pandarus say that Troilus might do because of his love for Criseyde?

5. Who is Chaucer talking to at the beginning of Book II?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the introduction, how does Chaucer say that the book will end?

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

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

4. What advice does Pandarus give Troilus after hearing how serious his love sickness is? How does Troilus respond?

5. Why does Criseyde debate showing her feelings to Troilus?

6. What does Pandarus say to Criseyde about Troilus when she asks about him?

7. What is Fortune according to Chaucer?

8. What does Pandarus say Troilus should do before opting for death?

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

10. What does Troilus do after talking with Pandarus?

(see the answer keys)

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