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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the knight in the Wife of Bath's Tale do that gets him in trouble?
(a) He rapes a young maiden.
(b) He kidnaps a young maiden.
(c) He steals from the king.
(d) He speaks out against the queen.

2. How was the fight between the Wife of Bath and Jankyn resolved?
(a) It wasn't.
(b) They divorced.
(c) They came to an agreement.
(d) He proposed to her.

3. What is the question the knight must answer?
(a) What is love?
(b) What is the key to happiness?
(c) What do women most desire?
(d) What is happiness?

4. What kind of tale does the Host want the Monk to tell?
(a) A tale of friendship.
(b) A tale of love.
(c) A tale of nobility.
(d) A happy tale.

5. How many wives has the Wife of Bath had?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What caused the Wife of Bath and Jankyn to fight?

3. Why does the Franklin interrupt the Squire?

4. Why does Dorigen contemplate suicide?

5. Who helps the knight answer the question?

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