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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 Chaucer say he hopes his poem provides?
(a) Hope.
(b) Contentment.
(c) Comfort.
(d) Warning.

2. How does Criseyde feel when Pandarus tells her to do something when he visits her?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Reluctant.

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

4. How does Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) Overwrought.
(c) Hysterical.
(d) Sullen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cupid get mad at Troilus?

2. Where is this poem set?

3. Who is with Criseyde when Pandarus goes to see her?

4. What does Pandarus say that Troilus is when he is not in battle?

5. Who does Chaucer say should always remember this story?

(see the answer key)

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