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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 Chaucer dedicate Book III to at its beginning?

2. How long does Criseyde say that she needs to come up with a plan to escape from the Greeks?

3. What does Troilus do when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?

4. What condition does Criseyde give for fulfilling Troilus's request of her?

5. What does Chaucer ask for help with in Book III?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Troilus curse the sun?

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

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

4. Why does Pandarus begin to feel shameful about his actions?

5. What causes Criseyde to get upset with Troilus while they are together at Pandarus' house?

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

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

8. What does Pandarus make Troilus promise when Troilus eases his guilt?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do those instances affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How did Troilus' rank as a knight and prince, and his occupation as a soldier affect his relationship with Criseyde, and why was that?

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