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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. Who is released from prison?
(a) Palamon and Arcite are both released.
(b) Arcite.
(c) Neither Palamon nor Arcite are released.
(d) Palamon.

2. Who warns the Friar before he tells his tale?
(a) The Summoner.
(b) The Host.
(c) The Nun's Priest.
(d) The Monk.

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

4. What warning does the Narrator give the reader about the Miller's Tale?
(a) The Narrator says the tale might be offensive.
(b) The Narrator says the Miller's tale is incomplete.
(c) The Narrator says the Miller's drunkenness makes the story appear backward.
(d) The Narrator says the tale might be difficult to follow.

5. Why does the Cook have to tell a good tale?
(a) To keep the pilgrims entertained.
(b) To win the contest.
(c) To answer the Reeve's tale.
(d) To make up for the bad food he has sold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Miller say his tale is about?

2. Whose story moves Theseus to overthrow Creon?

3. Who curses the summoner?

4. Who ultimately wins Emilie's hand?

5. What is the job of the spies in The Friar's Tale?

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