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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is with Criseyde when Pandarus goes to see her?
(a) Hector.
(b) Troilus.
(c) Two ladies.
(d) A foreign dignitary.

2. Why does Criseyde always wear one color?
(a) She has a missing child.
(b) She is a student.
(c) She is a widow.
(d) She is marked a traitor.

3. What does Cupid do when he gets mad at Troilus?
(a) He confuses his sense.
(b) He forbids Fortune from visiting him.
(c) He shoots an arrow at him.
(d) He condemns his house.

4. Why is Criseyde reluctant to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?
(a) Because she does not feel well.
(b) Because it is a busy day for her.
(c) Because it is raining.
(d) Because she does not want to see Troilus.

5. What does Troilus do when he sees how sad Criseyde has become in Pandarus's house?
(a) He vomits.
(b) He faints.
(c) He holds her.
(d) He cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Calkas' occupation?

2. Who protects Criseyde when the people want to kill her?

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

4. How does Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?

5. Why does Troilus stop eating?

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