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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 is Aurelius despondent?
(a) He is in love with Dorigen.
(b) He has been sentenced to death.
(c) He is lost.
(d) He misses Arveragus.

2. Why does Dorigen contemplate suicide?
(a) Aurelius completed the task she challenged him with.
(b) Arveragus has been killed in battle.
(c) She becomes ill.
(d) Aurelius gets her pregnant.

3. How is the miller able to rob the manciple?
(a) The manciple is ill one day.
(b) The manciple quits.
(c) The manciple only goes to work once a week.
(d) The manciple trusts the miller.

4. Who interrupts the Monk's Tale?
(a) The Parson.
(b) The Host.
(c) The Knight.
(d) The Nun's Priest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Man of Law say has already told all the good stories?

2. Where does the apprentice cook work?

3. Why does the Cook have to tell a good tale?

4. What is the Narrator's name?

5. Who does January marry?

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