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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Monk's Tale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the knight in the Wife of Bath's Tale do that gets him in trouble?
(a) He speaks out against the queen.
(b) He rapes a young maiden.
(c) He steals from the king.
(d) He kidnaps a young maiden.

2. Who does the Franklin compare the Squire to?
(a) His own squire.
(b) His son.
(c) His nephew.
(d) His cousin.

3. Who helps the knight answer the question?
(a) The queen.
(b) An old, ugly woman.
(c) Another knight.
(d) Venus, the goddess of love.

4. Who speaks out on the knight's behalf to change his punishment?
(a) The king's son.
(b) The knight's comrades.
(c) A priest.
(d) The ladies of the court.

5. Who tells the Franklin to go on with his tale?
(a) The Knight.
(b) The Prioress.
(c) The Squire.
(d) The Host.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the fight between the Wife of Bath and Jankyn resolved?

2. Why does the Franklin interrupt the Squire?

3. How many husbands does the Wife of Bath consider “good?”

4. Where did the Wife of Bath meet Jankyn?

5. Why does Dorigen contemplate suicide?

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