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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 tells the Tale of Melibee?
(a) Chaucer.
(b) The Host.
(c) The speaker is not known.
(d) The Narrator.

2. How much of his debt can Aurelius pay?
(a) Nearly all.
(b) Less than half.
(c) Half.
(d) None.

3. What is the job of the spies in The Friar's Tale?
(a) To get information for homilies.
(b) To gather tithes from parish members.
(c) To gather information about parish members.
(d) To find out who is speaking out against the church.

4. Who does the Franklin compare the Squire to?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His nephew.
(c) His son.
(d) His own squire.

5. What does the Host do after the Prioress's Tale?
(a) He admonishes the Prioress for such a sad tale.
(b) He stops the pilgrims for a rest.
(c) He asks the Yeoman for a comedic tale.
(d) He tells jokes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal tricks Chanticleer?

2. What warning does the Narrator give the reader about the Miller's Tale?

3. How long does Lady Constance roam at sea?

4. What happens when John falls through the ceiling?

5. What is different about the Miller's section in comparison to the Knight's section?

(see the answer key)

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