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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 is Antenor's occupation?
(a) Priest.
(b) Tailor.
(c) Historian.
(d) Soldier.

2. What does Criseyde do when Troilus agrees to her conditions?
(a) She blushes and walks away.
(b) She kisses him.
(c) She embraces him.
(d) She writes out a contract.

3. Why does Troilus not speak out when he hears what Calkas wants in exchange for Antenor?
(a) Because he must keep his love a secret.
(b) Because he will honor his kingdom.
(c) Because he is afraid of Calkas.
(d) Because he knows that Criseyde would want that.

4. What does Troilus tell Criseyde that he wants from her?
(a) Her hand in marriage.
(b) Her future and her heart.
(c) To be her servant in love.
(d) To live with her.

5. Who enters the room shortly after Troilus agrees to Criseyde's demands?
(a) Hector.
(b) Antigone.
(c) Augustus.
(d) Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Criseyde hear about the prisoner trade?

2. What does Chaucer say that he hopes to honor in Book III?

3. What is Priam's title?

4. Where does Criseyde go after hearing about the trade?

5. Who is excited about the prisoner trade?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pandarus try to cheer up Troilus upon first learning of the pending trade?

2. What does Chaucer ask for guidance with in Book III?

3. What is Criseyde's question and Troilus' response to same following his fainting spell?

4. How does Pandarus get Criseyde to spend the night at his house?

5. Why does Hector oppose the trade of Criseyde for Antenor?

6. What excuse does Troilus give for believing the rumors about Criseyde's unfaithfulness?

7. Why does Pandarus begin to feel shameful about his actions?

8. Why does Calkas want to trade Antenor for Criseyde?

9. What does Troilus pretend to do while at the dinner party at his brother's house?

10. What leads Troilus to consider suicide?

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