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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. Who is planning to attack the Christians at the wedding feast?
(a) The Sultan's men.
(b) The Sultan's brother.
(c) The Sultan.
(d) The Sultan's mother.

2. What does the Squire ask to be excused for?
(a) If he says anything amiss.
(b) If his tale is not well received.
(c) If he needs to take a break in the middle of his story.
(d) If he has trouble remembering his story.

3. Where were the friars in the vision from the Summoner's Prologue?
(a) Under Satan's wings.
(b) In the mud of the hell for swine.
(c) Roaming earth.
(d) Swarming Satan's “arse.”

4. Who ultimately wins Emilie's hand?
(a) Theseus.
(b) Palamon.
(c) Arcite.
(d) No one; she remains unmarried.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the king in the Clerk's Tale?

2. Who interrupts the Squire's tale?

3. How much of his debt can Aurelius pay?

4. What does Claudius accuse Virginius of doing?

5. Who tells the Tale of Sir Topas?

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