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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 tells the Tale of Sir Topas?
(a) The Host.
(b) The Manciple.
(c) Sir Topas.
(d) Chaucer.

2. What wakes John?
(a) A townsperson.
(b) A rooster.
(c) Nicholas's cry for water.
(d) Absalom wakes him to tell him what's happening.

3. What is Appius's profession?
(a) He is a judge.
(b) He is a knight.
(c) He works for the church.
(d) He is a merchant.

4. In the Squire’s Tale, what gift is the king's daughter given by the mysterious guest?
(a) A ring.
(b) A dove.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A pear tree.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Host ask to tell the next tale?

2. What does the corrupt man's wife have?

3. Who sleeps with the miller's wife?

4. Who is the focus of the Reeve's Tale?

5. What does Dorigen see that makes her nervous about her husband's safety?

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