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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Pandarus' first idea to protect his niece?
(a) To marry her to Troilus.
(b) To have Troilus run away with her.
(c) To change her name.
(d) To disguise her as someone else.

2. How does Criseyde plan to thwart the trade?
(a) By starving herself.
(b) By offering herself instead.
(c) By running away with Troilus.
(d) By moving in with Pandarus.

3. What does Criseyde do as she nears Troilus for the first time?
(a) Yells at him.
(b) Kneels to him.
(c) Sings to him.
(d) Kisses him.

4. Why does Pandarus say that he did the things that made him feel ashamed?
(a) Because he trusts Troilus.
(b) Because he wants to feel important.
(c) Because he likes to meddle.
(d) Because he wants his niece to be happy.

5. How does Criseyde hear about the prisoner trade?
(a) By word of mouth.
(b) Troilus tells her.
(c) Through the council's message.
(d) By reading it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Troilus pretending when he and Criseyde first talk?

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

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

4. What does Criseyde tell Pandarus would make her very happy when he visits her?

5. What is Priam's title?

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