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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 color does Criseyde always wear?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Green.

2. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde that the dream that she had the night of the festival is likely to bring to her?
(a) Bad luck.
(b) Opportunity.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Good fortune.

3. How does Troilus feel about Criseyde when he first sees her?
(a) He hardly notices her.
(b) He tries to remember whether he has met her before.
(c) He is afraid to be near a traitor.
(d) He falls in love with her instantly.

4. Who is with Criseyde when Pandarus goes to see her?
(a) Hector.
(b) A foreign dignitary.
(c) Two ladies.
(d) Troilus.

5. What is Hector's title?
(a) Captain.
(b) Prince.
(c) Knight.
(d) General.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pandarus say that he will do if Criseyde will not help Troilus?

2. What is Calkas' occupation?

3. What is Criseyde doing when Pandarus visits her?

4. How are Pandarus and Criseyde related?

5. What does Pandarus say will make Criseyde the proudest woman on Earth?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Troilus fall in love with Criseyde?

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

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

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

5. What is Fortune according to Chaucer?

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

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

8. What does Chaucer say is his intent in writing this story?

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

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

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