What would you do, to see the person you love betray you from the dark shadows of a torchlit tent? This Troilus And Cressida Act 5 Scene 2 Quiz focuses on the voyeurism of Troilus and the calculated flirtation of Cressida with Diomedes. In this devastating night scene, question the nature of fidelity and perception.
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Troilus And Cressida Act 5 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 5 Scene 2 take place?
- Which two characters secretly observe others in this scene?
- Who is the woman at the center of the scene’s tension?
- Who is Cressida speaking with during the scene?
- What is Cressida doing when Troilus and Ulysses spy on her?
- Who carries the token that Troilus gave to Cressida?
- What object symbolizes Troilus’ love and Cressida’s betrayal?
- What does Cressida eventually do with Troilus’ token?
- How does Troilus react to seeing Cressida’s actions?
- Who tries to restrain Troilus from confronting her?
- What does Troilus call Cressida after witnessing her betrayal?
- What theme is most emphasized in this scene?
- Which Greek warrior wins Cressida’s affection?
- What does Cressida ask Diomedes to do?
- Who remains hidden during most of the scene?
- What does Ulysses observe about Cressida’s behavior?
- What emotion best describes Troilus’ mood after spying on Cressida?
- What dramatic technique does Shakespeare use in this scene?
- Who delivers Troilus’ token to Cressida originally?
- What phrase captures the tone of the scene?
- What does Diomedes promise to do with Cressida’s token?
- How does Troilus describe Diomedes after witnessing the exchange?
- What realization does Troilus come to about love?
- Who comments that Troilus is noble despite his suffering?
- What does Cressida’s behavior reveal about her character?
- What does Troilus vow after seeing Cressida’s betrayal?
- What emotion dominates Ulysses’ reaction to Troilus’ despair?
- What does this scene suggest about the theme of truth and appearance?
- How does Shakespeare contrast Troilus and Diomedes here?
- What tone closes the scene?