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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. Who speaks out on the knight's behalf to change his punishment?
(a) The knight's comrades.
(b) A priest.
(c) The ladies of the court.
(d) The king's son.

2. What does the knight in the Wife of Bath's Tale do that gets him in trouble?
(a) He kidnaps a young maiden.
(b) He steals from the king.
(c) He rapes a young maiden.
(d) He speaks out against the queen.

3. Where did the Wife of Bath meet Jankyn?
(a) At her fourth husband's funeral.
(b) On a pilgrimage.
(c) On her birthday.
(d) In church.

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

5. Why is the apprentice cook able to revel all day?
(a) He quits his apprenticeship.
(b) He becomes a private cook for a man who travels frequently.
(c) He marries a rich woman.
(d) He is dismissed by his master.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Miller say his tale is about?

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

3. Who will determine the best tale in the contest?

4. Who wants to marry Lady Constance?

5. What punishment does Theseus give Palamon and Arcite?

(see the answer key)

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