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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Troilus always tries to set an example for which of the following?
(a) The enemy.
(b) Younger knights.
(c) His siblings.
(d) The ladies.

4. Who finds Troilus crying?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Pandarus.
(c) Hector.
(d) Paris.

5. What does Pandarus say that he will do if Criseyde will not help Troilus?
(a) Stop helping her father.
(b) Shun her.
(c) Take away his blessing.
(d) Kill himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Criseyde doing when Pandarus visits her?

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

3. How does Troilus pass his judgment on others?

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

5. What is Calkas' occupation?

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