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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does about her father?
(a) Because he is a traitor.
(b) Because he cheated on her (Criseyde's) mother.
(c) Because he is trying to save her.
(d) Because he could ruin her.

2. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?
(a) Heartwarming.
(b) Loving.
(c) Sorrowful.
(d) Joyful.

3. Who does Pandarus talk to about his shame?
(a) Troilus.
(b) Helen.
(c) Criseyde.
(d) Hector.

4. What does a friend of Troilus say to try to make him mad?
(a) That Criseyde will never love a commoner.
(b) That his father is a traitor and so is he.
(c) That he is sad about the Greek blood that he has spilt.
(d) That a knight like him will never advance in the ranks.

5. What does Chaucer ask for help with in Book III?
(a) Utilizing language.
(b) Honoring love.
(c) Forgetting his woes.
(d) Explaining his feelings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde to do when he gets there?

3. What does Criseyde say about Troilus when talking to Pandarus?

4. What does Troilus do when he hears Criseyde coming toward him?

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

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