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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Summoner's Prologue and Tale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Man of Law say he will not use in his tale?
(a) Real people.
(b) Rhyme.
(c) Truth.
(d) Any of the pilgrims' professions.

2. Who comes to Alison's window after Nicholas and Alison spend the night together?
(a) An unknown townsperson.
(b) John.
(c) The Miller.
(d) Absalom.

3. Why does the knight's wife transform into a beautiful woman?
(a) He lets her make a decision.
(b) The queen allows her to.
(c) He asks her to.
(d) She doesn't.

4. What happens when the friar returns to the convent?
(a) He prays for himself.
(b) He keeps a portion of what is given to him before giving the rest to the convent.
(c) He sells what the parishioners give him.
(d) He forgets to pray for the parishioners.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the prize for the best tale?

3. Where is the Narrator going?

4. Who tells the Wife of Bath he thinks questions of authority and scripture should be left to the proper authorities?

5. What does Nicholas tell John which allows him to spend the night with Alison?

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