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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. During which season do the people honor their patron God?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

2. What does the narrator say helps Criseyde outshine all the other women?
(a) Her grace.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) Her noble stature.

3. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Sorrowful.
(c) Loving.
(d) Heartwarming.

4. How does Troilus pass his judgment on others?
(a) With smiles and frowns.
(b) With notes in a book.
(c) With hand signals.
(d) With crosses and marks.

5. What does Pandarus say that Troilus might do because of his love for Criseyde?
(a) Fight.
(b) Go insane.
(c) Join a seminary.
(d) Die.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Troilus when he first sees Criseyde?

2. Who finds Troilus crying?

3. Why does Calkas flee to the enemy?

4. How are Troilus and Hector related?

5. What does Troilus do to leave the festival early?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Criseyde think about when she sees Troilus for the first time following Pandarus' visit?

3. What does Crisedye decide to do about poor Troilus and his love for her?

4. What does Troilus do after talking with Pandarus?

5. What is Pandarus' second scheme to bring Criseyde and Troilus together?

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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