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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Troilus do to leave the festival early?
(a) He pretends to be sick.
(b) He reads a poem.
(c) He pays a fee.
(d) He pretends he has important work to do.

2. Who is the patron God to Troilus' people?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Athena.
(c) Venus.
(d) Cupid.

3. Who protects Criseyde when the people want to kill her?
(a) Troilus.
(b) Paris.
(c) Hector.
(d) Agamemnon.

4. What does Troilus say is his friend's biggest weakness?
(a) That he has no sympathy.
(b) That he is a womanizer.
(c) That he is short.
(d) That he is too judgmental.

5. How does Troilus feel about Criseyde when he first sees her?
(a) He tries to remember whether he has met her before.
(b) He hardly notices her.
(c) He falls in love with her instantly.
(d) He is afraid to be near a traitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Chaucer say will get the most out of this poem?

2. During which season do the people honor their patron God?

3. What is Hector's title?

4. Troilus always tries to set an example for which of the following?

5. Where is this poem set?

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