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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. What gift does Thomas give the friar and his brothers?
(a) A fart.
(b) Food.
(c) A burp.
(d) Gold.

2. Why is the Friar warned before he tells his tale?
(a) To keep him from using bad language.
(b) To keep his tale from being uncomplimentary.
(c) To keep his tale entertaining.
(d) To keep his tale short.

3. What does Absalom get from the blacksmith?
(a) An anvil.
(b) Tongs.
(c) A sword.
(d) A red-hot poker.

4. Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
(a) William Shakespeare.
(b) Oscar Wilde.
(c) Geoffrey Chaucer.
(d) Sir Gawain.

5. Who asks the Clerk to tell the next story?
(a) The Shipman.
(b) The Host.
(c) The Summoner.
(d) The Narrator.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the friar returns to the convent?

2. Who warns the Friar before he tells his tale?

3. How many wives has the Wife of Bath had?

4. Why does the king in the Squire’s Tale order a celebration?

5. How does the merchant's wife offer to repay her loan?

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