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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pandarus say that Criseyde will condemn if she does not help Troilus?

2. What does Pandarus say that Troilus is when he is not in battle?

3. How does Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?

4. Where is this poem set?

5. What does Cupid do when he gets mad at Troilus?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Criseyde respond to the second meeting that she has with Pandarus?

4. What does Pandarus tell Troilus to do after he returns from his visit with Criseyde?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Troilus do after talking with Pandarus?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were some of the forms of foreshadowing used in this book, and how did those moments affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of those instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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