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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. Who is released from prison?
(a) Arcite.
(b) Palamon and Arcite are both released.
(c) Palamon.
(d) Neither Palamon nor Arcite are released.

2. What does the miller refill half the students' the flour sack with?
(a) Bran.
(b) Baby powder.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Sand.

3. What warning does the Narrator give the reader about the Miller's Tale?
(a) The Narrator says the tale might be difficult to follow.
(b) The Narrator says the tale might be offensive.
(c) The Narrator says the Miller's drunkenness makes the story appear backward.
(d) The Narrator says the Miller's tale is incomplete.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the Host ask to speak after the Knight's Tale?

2. What wakes John?

3. How is it determined that the Knight will tell the first tale?

4. Who ultimately wins Emilie's hand?

5. What is the Narrator's name?

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