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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Criseyde do as she nears Troilus for the first time?
(a) Kisses him.
(b) Yells at him.
(c) Kneels to him.
(d) Sings to him.

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

3. Who cares for Troilus after the dinner with Criseyde?
(a) Pandarus.
(b) Deiphenebe.
(c) Criseyde.
(d) Helen.

4. Why does Calkas flee to the enemy?
(a) He has seen a vision that Troy will fall.
(b) He has always been a spy for them.
(c) He knows that his daughter is being held for ransom there.
(d) He has important information for them.

5. Pandarus says that he is ashamed of which of the following?
(a) Scheming in love.
(b) Ignoring his gut feelings.
(c) Helping Troilus.
(d) Betraying his niece.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The beginning of Book IV is about which of the following?

3. Who does Chaucer dedicate Book III to at its beginning?

4. How does Pandarus say that Criseyde can help Troilus?

5. What does Troilus have to keep a secret from others in Book I?

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