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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. What animal is Chanticleer?
(a) A rooster.
(b) A fox.
(c) A dog.
(d) A horse.

2. Who restores January's sight?
(a) Venus.
(b) Pluto.
(c) An angel.
(d) Prosperpina.

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

4. What punishment does Theseus give Palamon and Arcite?
(a) Servitude in Athens.
(b) Imprisonment in Thebes.
(c) Servitude in Creon.
(d) Imprisonment in Athens.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Cook's name?

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

3. Who is the focus of the Shipman's Tale?

4. What vision did the friar in the Summoner's Prologue have?

5. Who does the summoner swear to be brothers with?

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