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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Miller say his tale is about?
(a) A group on a pilgrimage.
(b) Saints.
(c) A drunken brawl.
(d) A love triangle.

2. What vision did the friar in the Summoner's Prologue have?
(a) Earth.
(b) The Holy Lands.
(c) Space.
(d) Hell.

3. Who is planning to attack the Christians at the wedding feast?
(a) The Sultan's mother.
(b) The Sultan's brother.
(c) The Sultan.
(d) The Sultan's men.

4. What kind of tale is the Squire asked to tell?
(a) A tale about religion.
(b) A tale about nobility.
(c) A tale about bravery.
(d) A tale about love.

5. What kind of language does the Host use to ask the Man of Law to tell his tale?
(a) Latin.
(b) Vernacular.
(c) Legal language.
(d) French.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does the king in the Squire's Tale have?

2. What animal does the king's daughter nurse back to health in the Squire’s Tale?

3. Who is the mysterious guest that appears at the king's celebration in the Squire’s Tale?

4. Why does the friar tell Thomas the brothers have been praying for him?

5. How long does Lady Constance roam at sea?

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