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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Second Nun's Prologue and Tale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Tale of Sir Topas begin?
(a) Asia.
(b) Canterbury.
(c) London.
(d) Flanders.

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

3. Who is planning to attack the Christians at the wedding feast?
(a) The Sultan's mother.
(b) The Sultan's brother.
(c) The Sultan.
(d) The Sultan's men.

4. Who is Cecilia forced to marry?
(a) Tiburse.
(b) A corrupt deacon.
(c) Valerian.
(d) A lord who conquers her father's kingdom.

5. Why is Aurelius despondent?
(a) He misses Arveragus.
(b) He is in love with Dorigen.
(c) He is lost.
(d) He has been sentenced to death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Miller say his tale is about?

2. Why does the Summoner say the Friar's Tale is well documented?

3. Who reminds the Cook he must tell a good tale?

4. How much of his debt can Aurelius pay?

5. Who is released from prison?

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