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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 Chaucer ask for help with in Book III?

2. What does Criseyde do when Troilus agrees to her conditions?

3. Who does Chaucer dedicate Book III to at its beginning?

4. What does Pandarus beg of Criseyde when she meets Troilus for the first time?

5. Who does Pandarus talk to about his shame?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Criseyde's question and Troilus' response to same following his fainting spell?

2. How does Pandarus try to cheer up Troilus upon first learning of the pending trade?

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

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

5. Why does Hector oppose the trade of Criseyde for Antenor?

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

7. How is Pandarus able to convince Troilus to speak with Criseyde before the trade takes place?

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

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

10. Why does Calkas want to trade Antenor for Criseyde?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What was Pandarus' plan to get Troilus and Criseyde together, and how did it pan out in the end?

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