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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Chaucer say should always remember this story?
(a) Anyone who has been in pain.
(b) Anyone who has been in love.
(c) Anyone who has gone to war.
(d) Anyone who has been lonely.

3. What does Criseyde say that Troilus is acting like when they speak at Pandarus' house?
(a) A husband.
(b) A jealous lover.
(c) A child.
(d) A love-sick soldier.

4. What is Chaucer's plea at the beginning of Book II?
(a) To accept the story as it is.
(b) To personalize the story.
(c) To loverlook his weakness.
(d) To believe his words.

5. How does Pandarus say that Criseyde can help Troilus?
(a) By seeing him.
(b) By writing to him.
(c) By giving him a kind word.
(d) By leaving the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pandarus talk to about his shame?

2. Who does Pandarus falsely accuse of being in love with Criseyde?

3. Why does Criseyde say that she wants Pandarus to stay with her?

4. What type of work is "The Siege of Thebes"?

5. How does Pandarus decide that it is a good time to see Criseyde?

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