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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Virginius kill Virginia?
(a) So she will remain pure.
(b) He doesn't.
(c) Because she lied to him.
(d) To keep her from killing him.

3. What is the yeoman's real identity?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A priest.
(c) An angel.
(d) A demon.

4. Who is Virginia?
(a) Appius's wife.
(b) Appius's daughter.
(c) Virginius's daughter.
(d) Virginius's wife.

5. What does the Reeve think of the Miller's Tale?
(a) He does not give an opinion.
(b) He thinks it is more truth than fiction.
(c) He dislikes it.
(d) He enjoys it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks the Clerk to tell the next story?

2. How does the Cook react to the Reeve's tale?

3. Who is the focus of the Summoner's Tale?

4. How long does Lady Constance roam at sea?

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

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