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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 curses the summoner?
(a) A rich widow.
(b) The yeoman.
(c) The archdeacon.
(d) A farmer.

2. How long does Lady Constance roam at sea?
(a) A year and a day.
(b) Until the snows came.
(c) “Many months.”
(d) A liturgical year.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who employs the summoner in The Friar's Tale?

2. Who comes to Alison's window after Nicholas and Alison spend the night together?

3. What is the Cook's name?

4. How is it determined that the Knight will tell the first tale?

5. What punishment does Theseus give Palamon and Arcite?

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