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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. Where does the Pardoner's Tale begin?
(a) Canterbury.
(b) Stratford-upon-Avon.
(c) Flanders.
(d) London.

2. Who comes to Alison's window after Nicholas and Alison spend the night together?
(a) An unknown townsperson.
(b) John.
(c) The Miller.
(d) Absalom.

3. What does the canon make the priest believe he turned quicksilver into?
(a) Gold.
(b) Glass.
(c) Real silver.
(d) Bronze.

4. Who curses the summoner?
(a) The archdeacon.
(b) The yeoman.
(c) A rich widow.
(d) A farmer.

5. Why is the Sultan baptized?
(a) He wants to be pure for Lady Constance.
(b) She insists.
(c) He is Muslim and Lady Constance is Christian.
(d) Her father insists.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the Tale of Melibee?

2. Who speaks out on the knight's behalf to change his punishment?

3. What animal tricks Chanticleer?

4. What animal is Chanticleer?

5. What vision did the friar in the Summoner's Prologue have?

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