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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 promise did Pandarus make Troilus?
(a) That he would help him get his love.
(b) That he would keep the love between him (Troilus) and Criseyde love a secret.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) That he would be gentle and discreet.

2. What does Chaucer say he hopes his poem provides?
(a) Contentment.
(b) Warning.
(c) Comfort.
(d) Hope.

3. Why does Criseyde say that she wants Pandarus to stay with her?
(a) Because she has news of her father.
(b) Because she wants him to reveal his secret.
(c) Because she has some business affairs for which she needs his help.
(d) Because she has missed his company.

4. Where is this poem set?
(a) Greece.
(b) Thebes.
(c) Rome.
(d) Troy.

5. Why do the townspeople want to kill Criseyde?
(a) They think she is a traitor.
(b) They want her father to return.
(c) They are afraid of her power.
(d) They want to punish her father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book I, what kind of story does Chaucer say is in this poem?

3. Why does Criseyde not have anyone to protect her?

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

5. Who does Chaucer say will get the most out of this poem?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Crisedye decide to do about poor Troilus and his love for her?

3. What two things does Criseyde think about after Pandarus leaves her house?

4. How does Antigone affect Criseyde's decision about Troilus?

5. What does Pandarus tell Troilus to do after he returns from his visit with Criseyde?

6. What does Pandarus say when he hears who Troilus loves?

7. How did Troilus fall in love with Criseyde?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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