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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. What animal does the king's daughter nurse back to health in the Squire’s Tale?
(a) A cat.
(b) An owl.
(c) A horse.
(d) A falcon.

2. What kind of tale does the Friar offer to tell?
(a) A tale about scripture.
(b) A tale about a summoner.
(c) A tale about authority.
(d) A comedic tale.

3. Why is the Friar warned before he tells his tale?
(a) To keep him from using bad language.
(b) To keep his tale from being uncomplimentary.
(c) To keep his tale entertaining.
(d) To keep his tale short.

4. Who does Cecilia warn her new husband about?
(a) Tiburse.
(b) Her guardian angel.
(c) Valerian.
(d) Her father.

5. Who tells the Tale of Melibee?
(a) The Host.
(b) The speaker is not known.
(c) Chaucer.
(d) The Narrator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ultimately wins Emilie's hand?

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

3. What does the corrupt man's wife have?

4. Who does January marry?

5. How many wives does Chanticleer have?

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