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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. How does the Parson react when asked to tell a story?
(a) He asks if anyone else would like to tell a story first.
(b) He does not want to tell a story.
(c) He does not answer.
(d) He is eager to tell a story.

2. Why does the friar tell Thomas the brothers have been praying for him?
(a) He is rewriting his will.
(b) His wife asks the friar to say that.
(c) He has been ill a long time.
(d) His wife has promised their estate to the friar.

3. Whose story moves Theseus to overthrow Creon?
(a) Emilie.
(b) Palamon and Arcite.
(c) Hippolyte.
(d) Four women whose husbands have died.

4. What kind of tale does the Host want the Monk to tell?
(a) A happy tale.
(b) A tale of nobility.
(c) A tale of friendship.
(d) A tale of love.

5. What does the Reeve think of the Miller's Tale?
(a) He enjoys it.
(b) He thinks it is more truth than fiction.
(c) He does not give an opinion.
(d) He dislikes it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the question the knight must answer?

3. What does the Second Nun warn against in her prologue?

4. What is the prize for the best tale?

5. What is the Cook's name?

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