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

2. Where does the Pardoner's Tale begin?
(a) Flanders.
(b) Canterbury.
(c) Stratford-upon-Avon.
(d) London.

3. How many children does the king in the Squire's Tale have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) The exact number is not given.

4. Who killed the man in the coffin at the inn?
(a) A knight.
(b) A mercenary.
(c) A merchant who was wronged.
(d) A thief called Death.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Sultan baptized?

2. Why does the Host use as many medical terms as he can when speaking to the Physician after his tale?

3. What wakes John?

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

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

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