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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 does the Cook have to tell a good tale?
(a) To win the contest.
(b) To make up for the bad food he has sold.
(c) To keep the pilgrims entertained.
(d) To answer the Reeve's tale.

2. Why does the demon take the summoner to hell?
(a) To save the farmer.
(b) It is part of their bargain.
(c) He refuses to repent.
(d) To save the rich widow.

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

4. How does the Cook react to the Reeve's tale?
(a) He wants to hear more from the Reeve.
(b) He dislikes it.
(c) He likes it.
(d) He thinks it was unrealistic.

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

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. What does Absalom get from the blacksmith?

3. What is the Cook's name?

4. What kind of tale does the Friar offer to tell?

5. What does Nicholas tell John which allows him to spend the night with Alison?

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