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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who ultimately wins Emilie's hand?
(a) Arcite.
(b) Palamon.
(c) Theseus.
(d) No one; she remains unmarried.

2. Who does the summoner swear to be brothers with?
(a) A miller.
(b) A yeoman.
(c) A merchant.
(d) Another summoner.

3. Who curses the summoner?
(a) The yeoman.
(b) The archdeacon.
(c) A rich widow.
(d) A farmer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Cook's name?

2. Why does the knight's wife transform into a beautiful woman?

3. What punishment does Theseus give Palamon and Arcite?

4. Who employs the summoner in The Friar's Tale?

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

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