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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. Where does the Pardoner's Tale begin?
(a) Canterbury.
(b) Stratford-upon-Avon.
(c) London.
(d) Flanders.

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

3. What does Claudius accuse Virginius of doing?
(a) Kidnapping his servant girl.
(b) Stealing his goats.
(c) Killing his servant girl.
(d) Kidnapping his daughter.

4. What vision did the friar in the Summoner's Prologue have?
(a) Hell.
(b) Earth.
(c) Space.
(d) The Holy Lands.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the standard punishment for the knight's crime?

3. Who restores January's sight?

4. Why does the Priest refuse to tell the next story?

5. Why is Aurelius despondent?

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