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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. Who comes to Alison's window after Nicholas and Alison spend the night together?
(a) Absalom.
(b) The Miller.
(c) An unknown townsperson.
(d) John.

2. What warning does the Narrator give the reader about the Miller's Tale?
(a) The Narrator says the Miller's tale is incomplete.
(b) The Narrator says the tale might be offensive.
(c) The Narrator says the Miller's drunkenness makes the story appear backward.
(d) The Narrator says the tale might be difficult to follow.

3. Who does the Man of Law say has already told all the good stories?
(a) Chaucer.
(b) The writers of the Bible.
(c) The Knight.
(d) Shakespeare.

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

5. What happens when John falls through the ceiling?
(a) He breaks a leg.
(b) He breaks an arm.
(c) He breaks Nicholas's arm.
(d) He kills Allison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts the Squire's tale?

2. What is different about the Miller's section in comparison to the Knight's section?

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

4. Why is the Sultan baptized?

5. What kind of tale is the Squire asked to tell?

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