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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 does Absalom get from the blacksmith?
(a) Tongs.
(b) An anvil.
(c) A red-hot poker.
(d) A sword.

2. Where are the Syrian merchants when they hear of Lady Constance?
(a) Milan.
(b) Rome.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

3. How does the youngest of the men find Death?
(a) He is poisoned.
(b) He is stabbed.
(c) He trades his life with the wandering man.
(d) He doesn't find Death.

4. How does the merchant's wife offer to repay her loan?
(a) By leaving the merchant.
(b) By doing one favor at any time.
(c) In bed.
(d) With love.

5. What is the Cook's name?
(a) Luke.
(b) He is not named.
(c) Roger.
(d) Geoffrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Cook have to tell a good tale?

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

3. Whose story moves Theseus to overthrow Creon?

4. Who is Cecilia forced to marry?

5. Who is Arveragus?

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