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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Troilus say that Pandarus is free from all shame?
(a) Because he did not take money for his role.
(b) Because he did his job well.
(c) Because he had good intentions.
(d) Because he helped a friend and a niece.

2. How are Pandarus and Criseyde related?
(a) He is her godfather.
(b) He is a family friend.
(c) He is her cousin.
(d) He is her uncle.

3. Who is the patron God to Troilus' people?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Athena.
(c) Cupid.
(d) Venus.

4. What does Troilus devote himself to doing following the dinner with Criseyde?
(a) Keeping his promise.
(b) Saving his money.
(c) Fighting the Greeks.
(d) Thinking about Criseyde.

5. What type of work is "The Siege of Thebes"?
(a) A short story.
(b) A poem.
(c) A novel.
(d) A history.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pandarus say will make Criseyde the proudest woman on Earth?

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

3. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does when Pandarus tells her to do something when he goes to see her?

4. What is Chaucer's plea at the beginning of Book II?

5. Why does Criseyde agree to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?

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