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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Pandarus decide that it is a good time to see Criseyde?
(a) He says a prayer.
(b) He sees her name on a house.
(c) He asks a priest.
(d) He checks the horoscope.

2. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde that the dream that she had the night of the festival is likely to bring to her?
(a) Bad luck.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Opportunity.
(d) Good fortune.

3. Who does Criseyde tell Pandarus that she dreamt about the night of the festival?
(a) Her late husband.
(b) Pandarus.
(c) An unknown knight.
(d) Her father.

4. What title does Troilus hold?
(a) Prince.
(b) Captain.
(c) General.
(d) Knight.

5. Where is this poem set?
(a) Troy.
(b) Greece.
(c) Thebes.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pandarus say that he will do if Criseyde will not help Troilus?

2. What kind of adventure does Chaucer say Troilus will have in this poem?

3. What does Criseyde call Hector when talking to Pandarus?

4. How does Troilus feel when Criseyde greets him the way that she does?

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

(see the answer key)

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