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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. What is different about the Miller's section in comparison to the Knight's section?
(a) The Miller volunteers to tell a tale.
(b) All of the above.
(c) The Miller has a Prologue.
(d) The Miller's story is not about nobility.

2. Who is the mysterious guest that appears at the king's celebration in the Squire’s Tale?
(a) A suitor.
(b) A warrior from a distant land.
(c) An old woman from London.
(d) A knight from Araby.

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

4. What kind of tale is the Squire asked to tell?
(a) A tale about nobility.
(b) A tale about love.
(c) A tale about religion.
(d) A tale about bravery.

5. Why does the Priest refuse to tell the next story?
(a) He is praying.
(b) He will not participate in non-Christian contests.
(c) He wants to hear the Shipman's tale.
(d) He is offended by the Host's swearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the friar in the Summoner's Tale promise in exchange for whatever the parishioners will give?

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

3. Where are the Syrian merchants when they hear of Lady Constance?

4. How does the Summoner react to the Friar's Tale?

5. Who is planning to attack the Christians at the wedding feast?

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