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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where is this poem set?
(a) Rome.
(b) Troy.
(c) Greece.
(d) Thebes.

4. Why does Cupid get mad at Troilus?
(a) Because he gives more tribute to Aphrodite.
(b) Because he mocks love.
(c) Because his sacrifice is lacking.
(d) Because he does not pray.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Troilus always mocks others for which of the following?

2. What does Troilus have to keep a secret from others in Book I?

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

4. Why does Calkas flee to the enemy?

5. What does Cupid do when he gets mad at Troilus?

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