What if beauty is just a commodity to be assessed by a pander and a niece on a sun drenched balcony? This Troilus And Cressida Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz is about the witty banter and the parade of Trojan heroes. Can you read through Cressida’s cautious flirtation as the warriors come back from the field?
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Troilus And Cressida Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Who is the first character to speak in Act 1 Scene 2?
- Who is Cressida talking with at the start of the scene?
- What does Alexander tell Cressida about in this scene?
- How is Ajax described by Alexander?
- How does Cressida react to Alexander’s story of Ajax?
- What is Pandarus doing when he enters the scene?
- What does Pandarus frequently boast about?
- Who is Pandarus trying to convince Cressida to admire?
- How does Cressida respond to Pandarus’ praise of Troilus?
- What does Cressida call Pandarus during their conversation?
- What does Pandarus use to illustrate Troilus’ virtues?
- Who interrupts their discussion with news of the battlefield?
- Which Greek warrior is mentioned for challenging the Trojans?
- Who does Pandarus say will fight Ajax?
- What does Cressida remark about men’s faithfulness?
- How does Cressida describe herself in matters of love?
- What theme is reinforced through Cressida’s words in this scene?
- What tone best describes Cressida’s speech about men and women?
- Who does Pandarus say is the best of Priam’s sons?
- What news excites Pandarus during the scene?
- What is Cressida’s reaction to hearing Troilus’ name repeatedly?
- How does Shakespeare use Cressida’s dialogue in this scene?
- What role does Pandarus most clearly play in this scene?
- What does the conversation between Pandarus and Cressida reveal?
- Who is praised by Pandarus for both beauty and bravery?
- What contrast is central to this scene’s tone?
- What does Cressida say about keeping her heart safe?
- Which character embodies cynicism about love in this scene?
- What larger theme does this scene develop early in the play?
- How does the act end for the Greeks?