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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 does Pandarus falsely accuse of being in love with Criseyde?

2. What is Troilus pretending when he and Criseyde first talk?

3. What condition does Criseyde give for fulfilling Troilus's request of her?

4. What does Criseyde do as she nears Troilus for the first time?

5. What is Priam's title?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Criseyde say that she would have done had Troilus really killed himself?

2. What does Pandarus secretly help Troilus and Criseyde do after their first night together?

3. How does Pandarus try to cheer up Troilus upon first learning of the pending trade?

4. What causes Criseyde to get upset with Troilus while they are together at Pandarus' house?

5. What is the focus of the long speech that Troilus delivers to Pandarus?

6. What does Criseyde say to Troilus as she leaves him for the trade?

7. How is Pandarus able to convince Troilus to speak with Criseyde before the trade takes place?

8. Why does Troilus curse the sun?

9. What is Criseyde's question and Troilus' response to same following his fainting spell?

10. What does Pandarus make Troilus promise when Troilus eases his guilt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What mythological figures played roles in this Poem, and how did their inclusion in the plot affect the course of the action?

Essay Topic 2

When did Chaucer directly address the reader, what did he say, and how did these instances affect the tone of the Poem?

Essay Topic 3

Troilus endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of those trials, and what lessons does he learn through those experiences?

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