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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 Criseyde say about Troilus when talking to Pandarus?

3. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?

4. What does Pandarus say that he will do if Criseyde will not help Troilus?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In the introduction, how does Chaucer say that the book will end?

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

4. What is Fortune according to Chaucer?

5. How does Antigone affect Criseyde's decision about Troilus?

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

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

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

9. What does Crisedye decide to do about poor Troilus and his love for her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by that theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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

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