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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tale of Sir Topas.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How is it determined that the Knight will tell the first tale?
(a) The Knight volunteers.
(b) The pilgrims draw straws.
(c) The Pardoner asks the Knight to go first.
(d) The Host asks the Knight to go first.

4. What does Nicholas tell John which allows him to spend the night with Alison?
(a) There will be a spectacular meteor shower.
(b) A second flood is coming.
(c) He insists that Alison is possessed by a spirit and only he can exorcise it.
(d) He must travel to London to save his soul.

5. What does the Reeve think of the Miller's Tale?
(a) He enjoys it.
(b) He dislikes it.
(c) He thinks it is more truth than fiction.
(d) He does not give an opinion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Narrator going?

2. Who is the focus of the Summoner's Tale?

3. What does the miller refill half the students' the flour sack with?

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

5. Where does the Prioress's Tale take place?

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