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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. Who does Cecilia love?
(a) Valerian.
(b) Her father.
(c) Tiburse.
(d) The Virgin Mary.

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

3. What is the subject of the Merchant's Tale?
(a) Religion.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Finance.
(d) Travel.

4. What kind of tale do the pilgrims ask the Pardoner to tell?
(a) A comedic one.
(b) A vulgar one.
(c) One with a moral.
(d) One about faith.

5. Who tells the Franklin to go on with his tale?
(a) The Host.
(b) The Prioress.
(c) The Squire.
(d) The Knight.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the friar tell Thomas the brothers have been praying for him?

3. What kind of tale is the Squire asked to tell?

4. What kind of language does the Host use to ask the Man of Law to tell his tale?

5. What wakes John?

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