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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 are the Syrian merchants when they hear of Lady Constance?
(a) Rome.
(b) Milan.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

2. Who is the focus of the Summoner's Tale?
(a) A friar.
(b) A summoner.
(c) A priest.
(d) A friar's wife.

3. What kind of tale does the Monk tell?
(a) Happy.
(b) Comdeic.
(c) Religious.
(d) Tragic.

4. What does Absalom get from the blacksmith?
(a) Tongs.
(b) A sword.
(c) A red-hot poker.
(d) An anvil.

5. What does Thomas's wife want the friar to preach to Thomas about?
(a) Envy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Lust.
(d) Gluttony.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the Tale of Melibee?

2. What is a manciple?

3. Why is the Sultan baptized?

4. Who is the subject of the Second Nun's Tale?

5. What wakes John?

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