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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Criseyde tell Pandarus would make her very happy when he visits her?
(a) The return of her father.
(b) A pardon for her treason charges.
(c) A new love interest.
(d) The end of the siege.

2. What does Pandarus say that he will do if Criseyde will not help Troilus?
(a) Kill himself.
(b) Take away his blessing.
(c) Stop helping her father.
(d) Shun her.

3. What does Troilus have to keep a secret from others in Book I?
(a) His feelings for Criseyde.
(b) His sickness.
(c) His alliance with the Greeks.
(d) His shameful father.

4. How are Troilus and Hector related?
(a) They are half-brothers.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are brothers.
(d) They are second cousins.

5. How does Pandarus say that Troilus acts in battle?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) Heroically.
(c) Valiantly.
(d) Ferociously.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Troilus a braver and stronger warrior at the beginning of Book I?

2. What does the narrator say helps Criseyde outshine all the other women?

3. What color does Criseyde always wear?

4. What is Hector's title?

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

(see the answer key)

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