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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 Criseyde say about Troilus when talking to Pandarus?

2. How does Pandarus say that Troilus acts in battle?

3. Troilus always mocks others for which of the following?

4. How are Pandarus and Criseyde related?

5. Who does Chaucer say should always remember this story?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Fortune according to Chaucer?

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

4. What does Pandarus say to Criseyde about Troilus when she asks about him?

5. Why does Criseyde debate showing her feelings to Troilus?

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

7. What does the cry through the city after Pandarus' visit signal?

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

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

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

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

How was Troilus betrayed in this book, and why was he so surprised in those instances?

Essay Topic 3

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done on their own accord. What are some of those instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

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