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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the Narrator on his journey?
(a) He is on a religious pilgrimage.
(b) He is going to visit family.
(c) He is looking for work.
(d) He is competing in a knights' tournament.

2. Who will determine the best tale in the contest?
(a) The Host.
(b) The Pardoner.
(c) The group will vote.
(d) The Narrator.

3. What kind of language does the Host use to ask the Man of Law to tell his tale?
(a) Latin.
(b) French.
(c) Legal language.
(d) Vernacular.

4. Who is planning to attack the Christians at the wedding feast?
(a) The Sultan.
(b) The Sultan's brother.
(c) The Sultan's mother.
(d) The Sultan's men.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the Cook react to the Reeve's tale?

3. Why does the Reeve want to tell the next tale?

4. Who is the focus of the Man of Law's tale?

5. What is the name of the apprentice cook?

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