illustrated scene of Toilus and Cressida, in profile, looking at one another with the setting sun in the background

Troilus and Cressida

by William Shakespeare

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Troilus and Cressida Overview Quiz

Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida is a tumultuous play of deep tragedy and ribald comedy. Work through the details with eNotes' Troilus and Cressida Overview Quiz.

  1. Why does Ulysses think the Greeks have failed to seize Troy?

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  2. Why doesn't Troilus want to go out on the skirmishes against the Greeks?

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  3. Why do the Greeks either ignore or disdainfully acknowledge Achilles as they walk by his tent?

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  4. How long have the Greeks been trying to seize Troy?

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  5. How does Hector feel about Helen?

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  6. How is Troilus related to Paris?

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  7. Who is selected to fight for Helen against Hector?

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  8. What reason does Cressida give Pandarus for playing hard-to-get with Troilus?

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  9. What prediction does Calchas make?

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  10. Why are the Greeks attacking Troy at the beginning of the play?

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