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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. Why does the Host use as many medical terms as he can when speaking to the Physician after his tale?
(a) To show that he has been educated in medical terminology.
(b) To impress the rest of the pilgrims.
(c) To keep the conversation going.
(d) To show his praise of the story.

2. 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.

3. What happens when the friar returns to the convent?
(a) He prays for himself.
(b) He keeps a portion of what is given to him before giving the rest to the convent.
(c) He sells what the parishioners give him.
(d) He forgets to pray for the parishioners.

4. Who is planning to attack the Christians at the wedding feast?
(a) The Sultan's brother.
(b) The Sultan.
(c) The Sultan's men.
(d) The Sultan's mother.

5. What animal does the king's daughter nurse back to health in the Squire’s Tale?
(a) A horse.
(b) An owl.
(c) A falcon.
(d) A cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Man of Law say he will not use in his tale?

2. Who wants to marry Lady Constance?

3. Who is the focus of the Summoner's Tale?

4. What warning does the Narrator give the reader about the Miller's Tale?

5. What wakes John?

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