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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 falsely accuse of being in love with Criseyde?

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

3. Why does Pandarus say that he did the things that made him feel ashamed?

4. Who takes Antenor prisoner?

5. What does Criseyde offer to send to Troilus when she hears the false rumor that Pandarus has made up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Troilus and Criseyde meet before the trade takes place?

4. How does Troilus calm Pandarus when the latter begins to feel ashamed?

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

6. How does Pandarus get Criseyde to spend the night at his house?

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

8. Why does Troilus curse the sun?

9. How does Criseyde feel about her father, and why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What mythological figures played roles in this Poem, and how did their inclusion in the plot affect the course of the action?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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