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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 is the Cook's name?
(a) Geoffrey.
(b) Luke.
(c) He is not named.
(d) Roger.

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

3. What is the Narrator's name?
(a) Sir Topas.
(b) Geoffrey Chaucer.
(c) The Narrator's name is not given.
(d) Sir Gawain.

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

5. What punishment does Theseus give Palamon and Arcite?
(a) Servitude in Creon.
(b) Servitude in Athens.
(c) Imprisonment in Athens.
(d) Imprisonment in Thebes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Absalom get from the blacksmith?

2. How is the miller able to rob the manciple?

3. Whose story moves Theseus to overthrow Creon?

4. What happens when John falls through the ceiling?

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

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