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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who protects Criseyde when the people want to kill her?

2. What promise did Pandarus make Troilus?

3. How does Pandarus say that Troilus acts in battle?

4. Why does Criseyde say that she wants Pandarus to stay with her?

5. How does Pandarus decide that it is a good time to see Criseyde?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Pandarus say Troilus should do before opting for death?

4. According to Chaucer, how does Fortune generally work with men?

5. What does Chaucer say about Criseyde's first sight of Troilus?

6. How did Troilus fall in love with Criseyde?

7. How does Criseyde respond to the second meeting that she has with Pandarus?

8. In the introduction, how does Chaucer say that the book will end?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Troilus' rank as a knight and prince, and his occupation as a soldier affect his relationship with Criseyde, and why was that?

Essay Topic 2

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why was that? How did that character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances in which those themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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