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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tale of Sir Topas.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who did the Host ask to speak after the Knight's Tale?
(a) The Monk.
(b) The Prioress.
(c) The Nun's Priest.
(d) The Wife of Bath.

4. What is Virginius's profession?
(a) He is a judge.
(b) He works for the church.
(c) He is a merchant.
(d) He is a knight.

5. Who does January marry?
(a) April.
(b) May.
(c) Aurora.
(d) June.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the mysterious guest that appears at the king's celebration in the Squire’s Tale?

2. Where were the friars in the vision from the Summoner's Prologue?

3. What happens to Appius at the end of the Physician's Tale?

4. What does the miller refill half the students' the flour sack with?

5. Why does the king in the Clerk’s Tale take his daughter from his wife?

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