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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 Criseyde say that Troilus is acting like when they speak at Pandarus' house?

2. Why does Criseyde greet Troilus the way that she does the first time that she meets him?

3. Who does Pandarus falsely accuse of being in love with Criseyde?

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

5. Who comforts Troilus after the meeting focusing on the ransoms?

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads Troilus to consider suicide?

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

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

4. What does Criseyde say to Troilus as she leaves him for the trade?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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