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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What condition does Criseyde give for fulfilling Troilus's request of her?
(a) That he keep their situation secret.
(b) That he pledge his life to her.
(c) That her honor remain intact.
(d) That he continue to win battles.

2. What does Pandarus tell his niece to stop doing when she hears about the trade?
(a) Plotting.
(b) Yelling.
(c) Crying.
(d) Sulking.

3. How does Troilus pass his judgment on others?
(a) With hand signals.
(b) With smiles and frowns.
(c) With notes in a book.
(d) With crosses and marks.

4. Why does Troilus stop eating?
(a) Because he is fasting.
(b) Because he is conserving food.
(c) Because he is lovesick.
(d) Because he is part of a ritual.

5. What is the focus of the long speech that Troilus delivers to Pandarus?
(a) Predestination.
(b) The gods.
(c) Love.
(d) Fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Criseyde feel about her father?

2. Who does Criseyde tell Pandarus that she dreamt about the night of the festival?

3. What does Chaucer say that he hopes to honor in Book III?

4. Who takes Antenor prisoner?

5. Who does Pandarus talk to about his shame?

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