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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. Who does the summoner swear to be brothers with?
(a) A miller.
(b) A merchant.
(c) Another summoner.
(d) A yeoman.

2. Why does the demon take the summoner to hell?
(a) He refuses to repent.
(b) It is part of their bargain.
(c) To save the farmer.
(d) To save the rich widow.

3. What punishment does Theseus give Palamon and Arcite?
(a) Servitude in Athens.
(b) Imprisonment in Athens.
(c) Imprisonment in Thebes.
(d) Servitude in Creon.

4. Why is the Sultan baptized?
(a) He is Muslim and Lady Constance is Christian.
(b) He wants to be pure for Lady Constance.
(c) Her father insists.
(d) She insists.

5. Why does the Priest refuse to tell the next story?
(a) He is praying.
(b) He wants to hear the Shipman's tale.
(c) He is offended by the Host's swearing.
(d) He will not participate in non-Christian contests.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who warns the Friar before he tells his tale?

2. Why does the Cook have to tell a good tale?

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

4. Who tells the Wife of Bath he thinks questions of authority and scripture should be left to the proper authorities?

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

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