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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. What is Antenor's occupation?

3. Who does Troilus think has abandoned him after the meeting focusing on ransoms?

4. What does Troilus do when he sees how sad Criseyde has become in Pandarus's house?

5. Who enters the room shortly after Troilus agrees to Criseyde's demands?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Troilus curse the sun?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of those symbols?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why was that? How did that character change throughout the book?

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