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

2. What does Criseyde hide her head with while talking to Troilus in Pandarus's house?
(a) Her dressing gown.
(b) A towel.
(c) A blanket.
(d) Her veil.

3. How are Priam and Troilus related?
(a) Priam is Troilus' godfather.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) Priam is Troilus' uncle.
(d) Priam is Troilus' father.

4. Who cares for Troilus after the dinner with Criseyde?
(a) Deiphenebe.
(b) Pandarus.
(c) Helen.
(d) Criseyde.

5. Where does Troilus deliver a long speech to Pandarus?
(a) The garden.
(b) His room.
(c) A temple.
(d) Criseyde's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pandarus beg of Criseyde when she meets Troilus for the first time?

2. What does Criseyde think will make her feel worse after hearing about the trade?

3. Who comforts Troilus after the meeting focusing on the ransoms?

4. Who takes Antenor prisoner?

5. What does Troilus devote himself to doing following the dinner with Criseyde?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Criseyde promise Troilus while they are at the dinner party?

2. What is the focus of the long speech that Troilus delivers to Pandarus?

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

4. How does Troilus calm Pandarus when the latter begins to feel ashamed?

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

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

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

8. Why does Troilus curse the sun?

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

10. What does Pandarus secretly help Troilus and Criseyde do after their first night together?

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