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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. What does the corrupt man's wife have?
(a) An inn.
(b) A shop.
(c) An inheritance.
(d) A library.

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

3. Where is the Narrator going?
(a) London.
(b) Canterbury.
(c) The town is not given.
(d) Jerusalem.

4. Why does the Priest refuse to tell the next story?
(a) He is praying.
(b) He is offended by the Host's swearing.
(c) He will not participate in non-Christian contests.
(d) He wants to hear the Shipman's tale.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Cook's name?

3. What does the miller refill half the students' the flour sack with?

4. What does the Miller say his tale is about?

5. Whose story moves Theseus to overthrow Creon?

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