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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tale of Sir Topas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Host do after the Prioress's Tale?
(a) He asks the Yeoman for a comedic tale.
(b) He tells jokes.
(c) He stops the pilgrims for a rest.
(d) He admonishes the Prioress for such a sad tale.

2. Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
(a) Sir Gawain.
(b) Geoffrey Chaucer.
(c) William Shakespeare.
(d) Oscar Wilde.

3. Why does the boy in the Prioress's Tale want to learn the song he hears?
(a) To show his mother he is learning something in school.
(b) To sing on Christmas.
(c) To have something to do on his walk to school.
(d) To insult the Jewish boys.

4. What kind of tale is the Squire asked to tell?
(a) A tale about love.
(b) A tale about nobility.
(c) A tale about bravery.
(d) A tale about religion.

5. What does the Squire ask to be excused for?
(a) If he has trouble remembering his story.
(b) If his tale is not well received.
(c) If he needs to take a break in the middle of his story.
(d) If he says anything amiss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the job of the spies in The Friar's Tale?

2. How does the Cook react to the Reeve's tale?

3. Why does the knight's wife transform into a beautiful woman?

4. What does the Prioress offer in her prologue?

5. Where did the Wife of Bath meet Jankyn?

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