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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. Who speaks out on the knight's behalf to change his punishment?
(a) A priest.
(b) The king's son.
(c) The ladies of the court.
(d) The knight's comrades.

2. Who is Arveragus?
(a) The squire in the Franklin's Tale.
(b) The knight in the Franklin's Tale.
(c) The king in the Franklin's Tale.
(d) The merchant in the Franklin's Tale.

3. Who does the Franklin compare the Squire to?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His own squire.
(c) His son.
(d) His nephew.

4. Why does the Franklin interrupt the Squire?
(a) To compliment him.
(b) To ask a question.
(c) To insult him.
(d) To start a debate with the Miller.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the fight between the Wife of Bath and Jankyn resolved?

2. Why does Dorigen contemplate suicide?

3. What does the knight in the Wife of Bath's Tale do that gets him in trouble?

4. Who helps the knight answer the question?

5. What is different about the Wife of Bath's Prologue?

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