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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the focus of the Man of Law's tale?
(a) Men of law.
(b) Innkeepers.
(c) Merchants.
(d) Pilgrims.

3. Why is the Sultan baptized?
(a) He is Muslim and Lady Constance is Christian.
(b) Her father insists.
(c) He wants to be pure for Lady Constance.
(d) She insists.

4. Why does the demon take the summoner to hell?
(a) It is part of their bargain.
(b) To save the farmer.
(c) He refuses to repent.
(d) To save the rich widow.

5. Who first sees Emilie and falls in love with her?
(a) Palamon and Arcite see her simultaneously.
(b) Neither; Emilie first sees Arcite and falls in love with him.
(c) Arcite.
(d) Palamon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is it determined that the Knight will tell the first tale?

2. What happens when John falls through the ceiling?

3. Who did the Host ask to speak after the Knight's Tale?

4. What is the yeoman's real identity?

5. What wakes John?

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