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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Criseyde offer to send to Troilus when she hears the false rumor that Pandarus has made up?
(a) Her ring.
(b) A letter.
(c) A lock of her hair.
(d) Her tribute.

2. Troilus always tries to set an example for which of the following?
(a) The enemy.
(b) Younger knights.
(c) His siblings.
(d) The ladies.

3. How does Troilus feel about Criseyde when he first sees her?
(a) He falls in love with her instantly.
(b) He is afraid to be near a traitor.
(c) He tries to remember whether he has met her before.
(d) He hardly notices her.

4. Who comforts Troilus after the meeting focusing on the ransoms?
(a) Pandarus.
(b) Hector.
(c) Criseyde.
(d) Priam.

5. Why does Chaucer say that he cannot tell us how Criseyde has fallen in love with Diomede?
(a) Because not even she knew.
(b) Because love is too mysterious to explain.
(c) Because the gods have withheld it.
(d) Because the book does not say.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the focus of the long speech that Troilus delivers to Pandarus?

2. What does Criseyde say that Troilus is acting like when they speak at Pandarus' house?

3. What does Chaucer state has pushed Diomede to approach Criseyde?

4. What does Criseyde tell Pandarus would make her very happy when he visits her?

5. How does Calkas feel when he sees Criseyde after the trade?

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