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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Pandarus visit after waking up?
(a) Calkas.
(b) Criseyde.
(c) Troilus.
(d) Hector.

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

3. What promise did Pandarus make Troilus?
(a) That he would be gentle and discreet.
(b) That he would help him get his love.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) That he would keep the love between him (Troilus) and Criseyde love a secret.

4. What color does Criseyde always wear?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Green.
(d) White.

5. How does Criseyde feel when Pandarus tells her to do something when he visits her?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Reluctant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Chaucer call on for help in Book II?

3. What is happening at the beginning of the poem?

4. Why does Criseyde always wear one color?

5. Why does Calkas flee to the enemy?

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