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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the youngest of the men find Death?
(a) He is poisoned.
(b) He trades his life with the wandering man.
(c) He is stabbed.
(d) He doesn't find Death.

2. Who wants to marry Lady Constance?
(a) The Sultan.
(b) The merchants.
(c) The Sultan's son.
(d) Lady Constance's cousin.

3. What does the friar in the Summoner's Tale promise in exchange for whatever the parishioners will give?
(a) God's blessings.
(b) Prayer and salvation.
(c) Forgiveness of sins.
(d) Peace of mind.

4. Who interrupts the Squire's tale?
(a) The Franklin.
(b) The Prioress.
(c) The Narrator.
(d) The Host.

5. What gift does Thomas give the friar and his brothers?
(a) A fart.
(b) Gold.
(c) A burp.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the king in the Squire’s Tale order a celebration?

2. Who does the Man of Law say has already told all the good stories?

3. What kind of tale do the pilgrims ask the Pardoner to tell?

4. What does Nicholas tell John which allows him to spend the night with Alison?

5. Who comes to Alison's window after Nicholas and Alison spend the night together?

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