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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Reeve think of the Miller's Tale?
(a) He thinks it is more truth than fiction.
(b) He does not give an opinion.
(c) He dislikes it.
(d) He enjoys it.

2. How is it determined that the Knight will tell the first tale?
(a) The Host asks the Knight to go first.
(b) The Pardoner asks the Knight to go first.
(c) The pilgrims draw straws.
(d) The Knight volunteers.

3. Who is the focus of the Reeve's Tale?
(a) A stupid parish priest.
(b) The Miller.
(c) A dishonest miller.
(d) A knight.

4. Who did the Host ask to speak after the Knight's Tale?
(a) The Wife of Bath.
(b) The Monk.
(c) The Prioress.
(d) The Nun's Priest.

5. Who sleeps with the miller's daughter?
(a) Alan.
(b) John.
(c) The manciple.
(d) The miller.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is released from prison?

2. Why is the Narrator on his journey?

3. What does Nicholas tell John which allows him to spend the night with Alison?

4. What happens when John falls through the ceiling?

5. Who will determine the best tale in the contest?

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