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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 does the Cook have to tell a good tale?
(a) To answer the Reeve's tale.
(b) To keep the pilgrims entertained.
(c) To win the contest.
(d) To make up for the bad food he has sold.

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

3. Who wants to marry Lady Constance?
(a) The Sultan.
(b) Lady Constance's cousin.
(c) The Sultan's son.
(d) The merchants.

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

5. Who did the Host ask to speak after the Knight's Tale?
(a) The Monk.
(b) The Nun's Priest.
(c) The Wife of Bath.
(d) The Prioress.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is released from prison?

4. Who sleeps with the miller's wife?

5. What is a manciple?

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