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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the mysterious guest that appears at the king's celebration in the Squire’s Tale?
(a) A warrior from a distant land.
(b) A knight from Araby.
(c) An old woman from London.
(d) A suitor.

2. What is the name of the apprentice cook?
(a) Landon.
(b) Roger.
(c) He is unnamed.
(d) Perkin.

3. How many wives has the Wife of Bath had?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Seven.

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

5. How does the Summoner react to the Friar's Tale?
(a) He expresses no opinion about it.
(b) He finds it funny.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He enjoys it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?

2. Why does the king in the Squire’s Tale order a celebration?

3. Why does the Priest refuse to tell the next story?

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

5. Why is the Sultan baptized?

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