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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the boy in the Prioress's Tale want to learn the song he hears?
(a) To have something to do on his walk to school.
(b) To insult the Jewish boys.
(c) To show his mother he is learning something in school.
(d) To sing on Christmas.

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

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

4. How long does Lady Constance roam at sea?
(a) A year and a day.
(b) A liturgical year.
(c) Until the snows came.
(d) “Many months.”

5. Why does Virginius kill Virginia?
(a) He doesn't.
(b) So she will remain pure.
(c) Because she lied to him.
(d) To keep her from killing him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Prioress praise in her prologue?

2. Where does the Pardoner's Tale begin?

3. What kind of tale does the Friar offer to tell?

4. What flower does the Prioress name in her prologue?

5. How does the Cook react to the Reeve's tale?

(see the answer key)

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