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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Troilus think about doing during the trade?
(a) Kissing Criseyde.
(b) Killing himself.
(c) Attacking Diomede.
(d) Running away.

2. Who does Pandarus praise when Troilus agrees to Criseyde's conditions?
(a) Hera and Hermes.
(b) Portia and Apollo.
(c) Venus and Cupid.
(d) Zeus and Aphrodite.

3. What is Sarpedoun's title?
(a) King.
(b) Ruler.
(c) Knight.
(d) Prince.

4. Who is the first to oppose the trade proposed by Calkas?
(a) Priam.
(b) Hector.
(c) Pandarus.
(d) Antenor.

5. What excuse(s) did Troilus give for the absense of Criseyde on the tenth day following the trade?
(a) He did not count the days correctly.
(b) Her father asked her to eat dinner before returning.
(c) She is waiting for dark before returning.
(d) All of the answer choices are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Troilus think has abandoned him after the meeting focusing on ransoms?

2. What type of work is "The Siege of Thebes"?

3. Why is Troilus on the committee to decide the trades in the treaty?

4. How long does Troilus stay at Sarpedoun's house?

5. What does a friend of Troilus say to try to make him mad?

(see the answer key)

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