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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. How is it determined that the Knight will tell the first tale?
(a) The Host asks the Knight to go first.
(b) The pilgrims draw straws.
(c) The Pardoner asks the Knight to go first.
(d) The Knight volunteers.

2. What warning does the Narrator give the reader about the Miller's Tale?
(a) The Narrator says the tale might be difficult to follow.
(b) The Narrator says the Miller's tale is incomplete.
(c) The Narrator says the Miller's drunkenness makes the story appear backward.
(d) The Narrator says the tale might be offensive.

3. What kind of tale does the Friar offer to tell?
(a) A tale about authority.
(b) A tale about a summoner.
(c) A tale about scripture.
(d) A comedic tale.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What wakes John?

2. Who wants to marry Lady Constance?

3. Who is released from prison?

4. What is the yeoman's real identity?

5. Who curses the summoner?

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