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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. Who is Arveragus?
(a) The squire in the Franklin's Tale.
(b) The king in the Franklin's Tale.
(c) The merchant in the Franklin's Tale.
(d) The knight in the Franklin's Tale.

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

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

4. Why is the Narrator on his journey?
(a) He is on a religious pilgrimage.
(b) He is looking for work.
(c) He is competing in a knights' tournament.
(d) He is going to visit family.

5. Who helps the knight answer the question?
(a) Another knight.
(b) Venus, the goddess of love.
(c) An old, ugly woman.
(d) The queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who employs the summoner in The Friar's Tale?

2. Who interrupts the Monk's Tale?

3. Who is Sir John?

4. Why is the apprentice cook able to revel all day?

5. Why does the Reeve feel the way he does about the Miller's Tale?

(see the answer key)

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