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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Criseyde hide her head with while talking to Troilus in Pandarus's house?
(a) A blanket.
(b) Her dressing gown.
(c) Her veil.
(d) A towel.

2. What does Criseyde say would have happened had she loved Troilus first?
(a) Hector would have withdrawn his protection.
(b) Troilus would have shunned her.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) Pandarus would have rebuked her.

3. What is Criseyde most concerned about when she hears about Troilus' love for her?
(a) Propriety.
(b) His status.
(c) Her dowry.
(d) His loyalty.

4. Why does Troilus say that Pandarus is free from all shame?
(a) Because he did not take money for his role.
(b) Because he helped a friend and a niece.
(c) Because he did his job well.
(d) Because he had good intentions.

5. What does Pandarus say makes women lonely in old age?
(a) Being unkind.
(b) Wearing black.
(c) Rising above love.
(d) Staying indoors.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pandarus beg of Criseyde when she meets Troilus for the first time?

3. What is at the beginning of Book III?

4. What does Pandarus say that Troilus might do because of his love for Criseyde?

5. What does Chaucer ask for help with in Book III?

(see the answer key)

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