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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 Chaucer say that he hopes to honor in Book III?
(a) Strength.
(b) Prosperity.
(c) Love.
(d) Hope.

2. Who does Criseyde take to her uncle's house for dinner?
(a) A group of servants.
(b) Her maids.
(c) Some nieces.
(d) All of the answer choices are correct.

3. What does Criseyde call Hector when talking to Pandarus?
(a) Her savior.
(b) The man whom she she will wed.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) The most courageous knight.

4. What does Criseyde do when Troilus agrees to her conditions?
(a) She kisses him.
(b) She writes out a contract.
(c) She blushes and walks away.
(d) She embraces him.

5. Book IV begins with which of the following types of writing?
(a) A poem.
(b) A synopsis.
(c) A letter.
(d) An ode.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pandarus tell Criseyde that the dream that she had the night of the festival is likely to bring to her?

2. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does when Pandarus tells her to do something when he goes to see her?

3. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?

4. Who enters the room shortly after Troilus agrees to Criseyde's demands?

5. How does Criseyde feel when she hears about the trade?

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