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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. What does Pandarus say makes women lonely in old age?

2. What kind of adventure does Chaucer say Troilus will have in this poem?

3. Who is the patron God to Troilus' people?

4. Who does Chaucer address at the beginning of Book I?

5. How are Troilus and Hector related?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Troilus do after talking with Pandarus?

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

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

5. What does Pandarus say Troilus should do before opting for death?

6. How did Troilus feel about love before he was struck with love for Criseyde?

7. What does Pandarus lecture Troilus about when he hears that Troilus is in love?

8. What is Fortune according to Chaucer?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Troilus endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of those trials, and what lessons does he learn through those experiences?

Essay Topic 2

When did Chaucer directly address the reader, what did he say, and how did these instances affect the tone of the Poem?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances in which those themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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