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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Diomede state that Trojan knights are doomed to die?
(a) Because of their dwindling numbers.
(b) Because of their poor fighting skills.
(c) Because of Calkas's prophecy.
(d) Because of Priam's fear.

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

3. How does Pandarus convince Criseyde to spend the night at his house?
(a) By stating that he is lonely.
(b) By stating that his servant is ill.
(c) By stating that the weather is not suitable for travel.
(d) By stating thatTroilus will be there soon.

4. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does when Pandarus tells her to do something when he goes to see her?
(a) She has no reason to follow his instructions.
(b) It is exciting to have something to anticipate with eagerness.
(c) She feels that her past is what has made her into a woman.
(d) It is hard to be happy when the city is at war.

5. Why has Diomede traveled to Troy?
(a) To establish peace.
(b) To deliver a message.
(c) To set demands.
(d) To fulfill the trade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is excited about the prisoner trade?

2. What does Criseyde do as she nears Troilus for the first time?

3. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde to do when he gets there?

4. What deepens Troilus's anxiety when he returns from Sarpedoun's house?

5. What is Chaucer's plea at the beginning of Book II?

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