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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Parson's Prologue and Tale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells the Tale of Sir Topas?
(a) Chaucer.
(b) The Manciple.
(c) Sir Topas.
(d) The Host.

2. Why does the Host use as many medical terms as he can when speaking to the Physician after his tale?
(a) To show that he has been educated in medical terminology.
(b) To impress the rest of the pilgrims.
(c) To show his praise of the story.
(d) To keep the conversation going.

3. In the Clerk’s Tale, how old is the king's son when he is taken?
(a) His age is not given.
(b) Two.
(c) Six months.
(d) Seven.

4. What kind of language does the Host use to ask the Man of Law to tell his tale?
(a) Legal language.
(b) French.
(c) Latin.
(d) Vernacular.

5. Why does the Canon leave the group?
(a) He is late for an appointment.
(b) He is ashamed.
(c) He doesn't leave the group.
(d) He no longer wants to hear the pilgrims' stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the focus of the Reeve's Tale?

2. Who asks the Clerk to tell the next story?

3. Why is Aurelius despondent?

4. What does the canon make the priest believe he turned quicksilver into?

5. Who is Cecilia forced to marry?

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