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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. Who first sees Emilie and falls in love with her?
(a) Arcite.
(b) Palamon.
(c) Neither; Emilie first sees Arcite and falls in love with him.
(d) Palamon and Arcite see her simultaneously.

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

3. Why is the Sultan baptized?
(a) She insists.
(b) He wants to be pure for Lady Constance.
(c) He is Muslim and Lady Constance is Christian.
(d) Her father insists.

4. What is the prize for the best tale?
(a) Bragging rights.
(b) A meal paid for by the other pilgrims.
(c) Forgiveness from the Pardoner.
(d) The cost of the trip paid for.

5. What wakes John?
(a) A rooster.
(b) Absalom wakes him to tell him what's happening.
(c) Nicholas's cry for water.
(d) A townsperson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is released from prison?

3. What is the Cook's name?

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

5. What does the corrupt man's wife have?

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