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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 the Man of Law say he will not use in his tale?
(a) Real people.
(b) Rhyme.
(c) Truth.
(d) Any of the pilgrims' professions.

2. Why is the apprentice cook able to revel all day?
(a) He becomes a private cook for a man who travels frequently.
(b) He is dismissed by his master.
(c) He marries a rich woman.
(d) He quits his apprenticeship.

3. Who is the focus of the Man of Law's tale?
(a) Merchants.
(b) Men of law.
(c) Pilgrims.
(d) Innkeepers.

4. What does the corrupt man's wife have?
(a) A shop.
(b) An inn.
(c) A library.
(d) An inheritance.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is the Sultan baptized?

3. Why is the Friar warned before he tells his tale?

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

5. Who first sees Emilie and falls in love with her?

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