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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of work is "The Siege of Thebes"?
(a) A short story.
(b) A poem.
(c) A novel.
(d) A history.

2. Where is Troilus when he first sees Criseyde?
(a) A garden.
(b) A palace.
(c) A temple.
(d) A tavern.

3. How are Pandarus and Criseyde related?
(a) He is a family friend.
(b) He is her uncle.
(c) He is her cousin.
(d) He is her godfather.

4. What is Hector's title?
(a) Captain.
(b) Knight.
(c) General.
(d) Prince.

5. How does Chaucer describe Troilus' condition at the beginning of Book II?
(a) Sullen.
(b) Overwrought.
(c) Hysterical.
(d) All of the answer choices are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Criseyde tell Pandarus that she dreamt about the night of the festival?

2. How does Criseyde feel when Pandarus tells her to do something when he visits her?

3. What does Troilus do to leave the festival early?

4. What does Cupid do when he gets mad at Troilus?

5. What does a friend of Troilus say to try to make him mad?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pandarus say to Criseyde about Troilus when she asks about him?

2. How did Troilus fall in love with Criseyde?

3. What does Troilus do after talking with Pandarus?

4. How does Troilus respond to his first letter from Crisedye?

5. What does Criseyde think about when she sees Troilus for the first time following Pandarus' visit?

6. Why does Criseyde debate showing her feelings to Troilus?

7. What does the cry through the city after Pandarus' visit signal?

8. What is Pandarus' second scheme to bring Criseyde and Troilus together?

9. What does Chaucer say is his intent in writing this story?

10. How did Troilus feel about love before he was struck with love for Criseyde?

(see the answer keys)

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