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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 does Absalom get from the blacksmith?
(a) A sword.
(b) An anvil.
(c) Tongs.
(d) A red-hot poker.

2. What kind of language does the Host use to ask the Man of Law to tell his tale?
(a) Vernacular.
(b) French.
(c) Latin.
(d) Legal language.

3. What is the job of the spies in The Friar's Tale?
(a) To gather tithes from parish members.
(b) To gather information about parish members.
(c) To find out who is speaking out against the church.
(d) To get information for homilies.

4. Why is the Friar warned before he tells his tale?
(a) To keep his tale from being uncomplimentary.
(b) To keep him from using bad language.
(c) To keep his tale short.
(d) To keep his tale entertaining.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the corrupt man's wife have?

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

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

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

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

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