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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. Where does Troilus go after the meeting focusing on ransoms?

2. What is Priam's title?

3. Book IV begins with which of the following types of writing?

4. What is at the beginning of Book III?

5. What does Troilus say that he would never do without Criseyde's consent?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What leads Troilus to consider suicide?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

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

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?

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