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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) John.
(b) The Miller.
(c) Absalom.
(d) An unknown townsperson.

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

3. Who asks the Squire for the next tale?
(a) The Narrator.
(b) We do not know.
(c) The Host.
(d) The Friar.

4. In the Squire’s Tale, what gift is the king's daughter given by the mysterious guest?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A ring.
(c) A pear tree.
(d) A dove.

5. Why does the Summoner say the Friar's Tale is well documented?
(a) Because even Chaucer wrote on friars.
(b) Because no friar was known to be in the company of angels.
(c) Because he knows many friar who have made deals with devils.
(d) Because friars are often in the company of demons.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What gift does Thomas give the friar and his brothers?

3. What wakes John?

4. Who wants to marry Lady Constance?

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

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