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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Criseyde say that Troilus is acting like when they speak at Pandarus' house?
(a) A love-sick soldier.
(b) A husband.
(c) A child.
(d) A jealous lover.

3. What does Pandarus beg of Criseyde when she meets Troilus for the first time?
(a) To be honest with him.
(b) To explain her situation.
(c) To have pity on him.
(d) To give him what he wants.

4. Where does Troilus go after the meeting focusing on ransoms?
(a) The graveyard.
(b) Pandarus' house.
(c) His room.
(d) Criseyde's house.

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

6. What condition does Criseyde give for fulfilling Troilus's request of her?
(a) That her honor remain intact.
(b) That he continue to win battles.
(c) That he pledge his life to her.
(d) That he keep their situation secret.

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

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

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

10. Why does Pandarus want to arrange a last meeting between Troilus and Criseyde?
(a) So that he can ask her to run away.
(b) So that they can agree on a plan.
(c) So that they can be wed.
(d) So that they can bid farewell to each other.

11. Why does Troilus not speak out when he hears what Calkas wants in exchange for Antenor?
(a) Because he is afraid of Calkas.
(b) Because he knows that Criseyde would want that.
(c) Because he will honor his kingdom.
(d) Because he must keep his love a secret.

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

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

14. Who does Pandarus falsely accuse of being in love with Criseyde?
(a) Horaste.
(b) Horace.
(c) Hector.
(d) Hellam.

15. What is to be done during the truce in the war?
(a) A treaty is to be written.
(b) A banquet is to be held.
(c) A surrender is to be made.
(d) Prisoners are to be exchanged.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Criseyde tell Troilus has saddened her?

2. Who calls for a truce in the war?

3. How does Troilus feel when Criseyde greets him the way that she does?

4. Why is Criseyde reluctant to go to Pandarus' house for dinner?

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

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