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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. Why does the Priest refuse to tell the next story?
(a) He is praying.
(b) He will not participate in non-Christian contests.
(c) He is offended by the Host's swearing.
(d) He wants to hear the Shipman's tale.

2. What does the Squire ask to be excused for?
(a) If his tale is not well received.
(b) If he needs to take a break in the middle of his story.
(c) If he says anything amiss.
(d) If he has trouble remembering his story.

3. What happens when John falls through the ceiling?
(a) He breaks an arm.
(b) He breaks Nicholas's arm.
(c) He kills Allison.
(d) He breaks a leg.

4. How does the youngest of the men find Death?
(a) He is stabbed.
(b) He trades his life with the wandering man.
(c) He is poisoned.
(d) He doesn't find Death.

5. How long does Lady Constance roam at sea?
(a) A year and a day.
(b) A liturgical year.
(c) “Many months.”
(d) Until the snows came.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the other two men find Death?

2. What does Thomas's wife want the friar to preach to Thomas about?

3. What does the friar in the Summoner's Tale promise in exchange for whatever the parishioners will give?

4. Where are the Syrian merchants when they hear of Lady Constance?

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

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