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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 tells the Franklin to go on with his tale?
(a) The Squire.
(b) The Prioress.
(c) The Knight.
(d) The Host.

2. What does Dorigen see that makes her nervous about her husband's safety?
(a) A map.
(b) Smoke in the distance.
(c) Rocks on the shore.
(d) A tournament.

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

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

5. Why is Aurelius despondent?
(a) He misses Arveragus.
(b) He is lost.
(c) He is in love with Dorigen.
(d) He has been sentenced to death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks out on the knight's behalf to change his punishment?

2. How many husbands does the Wife of Bath consider “good?”

3. Who interrupts the Monk's Tale?

4. Why does Dorigen contemplate suicide?

5. What do the cameos the Monk tells center around?

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