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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Friar's Prologue and Tale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of tale does the Friar offer to tell?
(a) A tale about a summoner.
(b) A tale about authority.
(c) A tale about scripture.
(d) A comedic tale.

2. Who reminds the Cook he must tell a good tale?
(a) The Host.
(b) The Pardoner.
(c) The Prioress.
(d) The Narrator.

3. Who tells the Wife of Bath he thinks questions of authority and scripture should be left to the proper authorities?
(a) The Narrator.
(b) The Summoner.
(c) The Friar.
(d) The Host.

4. Why does the Cook have to tell a good tale?
(a) To keep the pilgrims entertained.
(b) To answer the Reeve's tale.
(c) To make up for the bad food he has sold.
(d) To win the contest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the demon take the summoner to hell?

2. What does Nicholas tell John which allows him to spend the night with Alison?

3. What kind of language does the Host use to ask the Man of Law to tell his tale?

4. How long does Lady Constance roam at sea?

5. How does the Cook react to the Reeve's tale?

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