Chaucer Review Quiz
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In "The Prioress' Tale," the little boy has an overwhelming devotion to which religious figure?
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Jesus
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The Virgin Mary
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St. Francis
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The Buddha
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A review quiz on the tales from the Prioress and the Miller.
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Who murders the boy?
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Huns
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Romans
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Pardoners
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Jews
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Geats
Correct Answer
A. Jews -
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In "The Miller's Tale," John's young wife is named
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Melisande
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Alison
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Weltheow
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Eglantyne
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A. Alison -
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What miracle does the Prioress say occurred?
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The boy kept singing a hymn though he was dead.
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The boy was assumed into heaven by God.
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The boy was miraculously healed of his wounds.
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A. The boy kept singing a hymn though he was dead. -
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"The Miller's Tale" could be described as
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Romantically comedic
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Philosophical and reflective
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Uplifting
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Crude and vulgar
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A. Crude and vulgar -
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Which character is foolishly desirous of Alison?
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Nicholas
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Absolon
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Lionel
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Gawain
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A. Absolon -
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What happens to the boy's killers?
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Burned at the stake
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Beheaded
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Torn apart by horses
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Hanged
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A. Torn apart by horses -
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