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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Reeve want to tell the next tale?
(a) To pay the Miller back for his story.
(b) The Host asks him to tell the next story.
(c) The Narrator insists that he tell the next tale.
(d) To show the Miller he is not the type of character from the Miller's Tale.

2. How does the youngest of the men find Death?
(a) He is stabbed.
(b) He trades his life with the wandering man.
(c) He doesn't find Death.
(d) He is poisoned.

3. What warning does the Narrator give the reader about the Miller's Tale?
(a) The Narrator says the Miller's drunkenness makes the story appear backward.
(b) The Narrator says the Miller's tale is incomplete.
(c) The Narrator says the tale might be offensive.
(d) The Narrator says the tale might be difficult to follow.

4. Who is the subject of the Second Nun's Tale?
(a) Francis.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Cecilia.
(d) The nun herself.

5. What color is Phoebus' crow?
(a) White.
(b) Blue.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the demon take the summoner to hell?

3. What is the name of the apprentice cook?

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

5. How much of the town in the Prioress's Tale is Jewish?

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