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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 Miller say his tale is about?
(a) A love triangle.
(b) A group on a pilgrimage.
(c) Saints.
(d) A drunken brawl.

2. Who ultimately wins Emilie's hand?
(a) Arcite.
(b) Palamon.
(c) No one; she remains unmarried.
(d) Theseus.

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

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

5. Where does the apprentice cook work?
(a) London.
(b) On a ship.
(c) Canterbury.
(d) Dublin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Priest refuse to tell the next story?

2. Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?

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

4. Why is the apprentice cook able to revel all day?

5. Where are the Syrian merchants when they hear of Lady Constance?

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