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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who enters the room shortly after Troilus agrees to Criseyde's demands?
(a) Antigone.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Helen.
(d) Hector.

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

3. What does Troilus spend his nights doing after the dinner with Criseyde?
(a) Saving his money.
(b) Fighting the Greeks.
(c) Keeping his promise.
(d) Thinking about Criseyde.

4. What does Pandarus scold Criseyde for while she is at his house?
(a) For treating Troilus badly.
(b) For not saying her prayers.
(c) For taking so many people to dinner.
(d) For not upholding her end of their agreement.

5. How long does Criseyde say that she needs to come up with a plan to escape from the Greeks?
(a) 20 days.
(b) 30 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 40 days.

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

7. What does Troilus do when he sees how sad Criseyde has become in Pandarus's house?
(a) He faints.
(b) He vomits.
(c) He cries.
(d) He holds her.

8. What does Troilus think he was destined to do?
(a) Bear a son with Criseyde.
(b) Die of love.
(c) Lose Criseyde.
(d) Win the war.

9. Why does Criseyde feel the way that she does about her father?
(a) Because he could ruin her.
(b) Because he is a traitor.
(c) Because he cheated on her (Criseyde's) mother.
(d) Because he is trying to save her.

10. Why does Criseyde agree to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?
(a) Because Troilus is out of town.
(b) Because she trusts Pandarus.
(c) Because Pandarus is an excellent cook.
(d) Because she will be able to see Troilus.

11. What does Pandarus tell his niece to stop doing when she hears about the trade?
(a) Plotting.
(b) Crying.
(c) Yelling.
(d) Sulking.

12. Who takes Antenor prisoner?
(a) The Trojans.
(b) The Greeks.
(c) The Moors.
(d) The Romans.

13. Why is Troilus on the committee to decide the trades in the treaty?
(a) Because he is a military leader.
(b) Because he is replacing a fallen member.
(c) Because h is a prince.
(d) Because he was requested by Hector.

14. Why is Criseyde reluctant to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?
(a) Because it is raining.
(b) Because she does not want to see Troilus.
(c) Because it is a busy day for her.
(d) Because she does not feel well.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is excited about the prisoner trade?

2. What does Chaucer ask for help with in Book III?

3. What is Antenor's occupation?

4. Who does Pandarus talk to about his shame?

5. What does Pandarus think will cause Troilus to kill himself?

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