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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 could ruin her.
(b) Because he is trying to save her.
(c) Because he is a traitor.
(d) Because he cheated on her (Criseyde's) mother.

2. What is Calkas' occupation?
(a) Priest.
(b) Weaver.
(c) Artist.
(d) Farmer.

3. Where does Criseyde go after hearing about the trade?
(a) The palace.
(b) Her room.
(c) Troilus' house.
(d) Pandarus' house.

4. What is Criseyde doing when Pandarus visits her?
(a) Painting a landscape.
(b) Reading a poem.
(c) Making a cup of tea.
(d) Writing her history.

5. What does Troilus devote himself to doing following the dinner with Criseyde?
(a) Thinking about Criseyde.
(b) Fighting the Greeks.
(c) Saving his money.
(d) Keeping his promise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pandarus say that Criseyde will condemn if she does not help Troilus?

2. What color does Criseyde always wear?

3. Who is the first to oppose the trade proposed by Calkas?

4. Where does Troilus go after the meeting focusing on ransoms?

5. What does the narrator say helps Criseyde outshine all the other women?

(see the answer key)

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