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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 does the summoner swear to be brothers with?
(a) A miller.
(b) A merchant.
(c) Another summoner.
(d) A yeoman.

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

3. What kind of tale does the Friar offer to tell?
(a) A comedic tale.
(b) A tale about a summoner.
(c) A tale about authority.
(d) A tale about scripture.

4. What does Thomas's wife want the friar to preach to Thomas about?
(a) Gluttony.
(b) Lust.
(c) Anger.
(d) Envy.

5. What is the subject of the Merchant's Tale?
(a) Religion.
(b) Travel.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Finance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the friar tell Thomas the brothers have been praying for him?

2. Why does the Summoner say the Friar's Tale is well documented?

3. Who asks the Clerk to tell the next story?

4. What happens when John falls through the ceiling?

5. What is a manciple?

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