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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. Why does Troilus say that Pandarus is free from all shame?
(a) Because he had good intentions.
(b) Because he did his job well.
(c) Because he did not take money for his role.
(d) Because he helped a friend and a niece.

2. Why does Criseyde agree to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?
(a) Because Pandarus is an excellent cook.
(b) Because Troilus is out of town.
(c) Because she will be able to see Troilus.
(d) Because she trusts Pandarus.

3. What does Chaucer ask for help with in Book III?
(a) Forgetting his woes.
(b) Utilizing language.
(c) Explaining his feelings.
(d) Honoring love.

4. How long does Criseyde say that she needs to come up with a plan to escape from the Greeks?
(a) 10 days.
(b) 20 days.
(c) 30 days.
(d) 40 days.

5. Why is Criseyde reluctant to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?
(a) Because she does not feel well.
(b) Because it is a busy day for her.
(c) Because she does not want to see Troilus.
(d) Because it is raining.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Antenor's occupation?

2. What does Criseyde do when Troilus agrees to her conditions?

3. What is described in the first action section of Book IV?

4. How are Priam and Troilus related?

5. Who calls for a truce in the war?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Pandarus able to convince Troilus to speak with Criseyde before the trade takes place?

3. What did Criseyde say that she would have done had Troilus really killed himself?

4. What leads Troilus to consider suicide?

5. What causes Criseyde to get upset with Troilus while they are together at Pandarus' house?

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

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

8. Why does Troilus not oppose the trade of Criseyde for Antenor?

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

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

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