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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Reeve want to tell the next tale?
(a) The Narrator insists that he tell the next tale.
(b) To pay the Miller back for his story.
(c) The Host asks him to tell the next story.
(d) To show the Miller he is not the type of character from the Miller's Tale.

2. How does the Cook react to the Reeve's tale?
(a) He thinks it was unrealistic.
(b) He likes it.
(c) He wants to hear more from the Reeve.
(d) He dislikes it.

3. What is the job of the spies in The Friar's Tale?
(a) To gather tithes from parish members.
(b) To find out who is speaking out against the church.
(c) To gather information about parish members.
(d) To get information for homilies.

4. What is the standard punishment for the knight's crime?
(a) Servitude.
(b) Imprisonment.
(c) Death.
(d) Banishment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is released from prison?

2. Why does the Summoner say the Friar's Tale is well documented?

3. What does the Man of Law say he will not use in his tale?

4. Who does January marry?

5. Who interrupts the Squire's tale?

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