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

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

3. Who first sees Emilie and falls in love with her?
(a) Arcite.
(b) Palamon.
(c) Palamon and Arcite see her simultaneously.
(d) Neither; Emilie first sees Arcite and falls in love with him.

4. What is different about the Miller's section in comparison to the Knight's section?
(a) The Miller's story is not about nobility.
(b) The Miller has a Prologue.
(c) The Miller volunteers to tell a tale.
(d) All of the above.

5. Who warns the Friar before he tells his tale?
(a) The Summoner.
(b) The Host.
(c) The Monk.
(d) The Nun's Priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the apprentice cook able to revel all day?

2. What wakes John?

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

4. Who ultimately wins Emilie's hand?

5. Who curses the summoner?

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