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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Criseyde feel about her father?
(a) She hates him.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) She is confused by him.

2. What color does Criseyde always wear?
(a) White.
(b) Green.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

3. What does Pandarus say will help him help Troilus?
(a) His educated status.
(b) His mistakes with women.
(c) His money.
(d) His past.

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

5. What does Troilus tell Criseyde that he wants from her?
(a) Her future and her heart.
(b) Her hand in marriage.
(c) To live with her.
(d) To be her servant in love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chaucer say he hopes his poem provides?

2. What is Criseyde most concerned about when she hears about Troilus' love for her?

3. How are Antenor and Troilus related?

4. What kind of adventure does Chaucer say Troilus will have in this poem?

5. Who finds Troilus crying?

(see the answer key)

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