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

2. What does the Miller say his tale is about?
(a) A drunken brawl.
(b) A love triangle.
(c) A group on a pilgrimage.
(d) Saints.

3. Who is the focus of the Man of Law's tale?
(a) Innkeepers.
(b) Men of law.
(c) Merchants.
(d) Pilgrims.

4. What does Thomas's wife want the friar to preach to Thomas about?
(a) Anger.
(b) Lust.
(c) Envy.
(d) Gluttony.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Pardoner's Tale begin?

2. Who asks the Squire for the next tale?

3. Who does the Host ask to tell the next tale?

4. What vision did the friar in the Summoner's Prologue have?

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

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