"Quiz On The Miller's Tale"
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After the event in the question above, what feeling/emotion overtakes Absalom?
How much do you remember The Miller's Tale? The quiz given-below is totally based on this tale. So, just take this quiz and find out for yourself. All the best and have some fun!
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What story does Nicholas tell the carpenter in order to sleep with Allison?
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The world is ending from a flood from God in a matter of days
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The stars are aligned in a way that Allison will die within 24 hours
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God is angry at him for marrying so young
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Absalom is trying to steal Allison away from him
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A. The world is ending from a flood from God in a matter of daysExplanation
Nicholas tells the carpenter that the world is ending from a flood from God in a matter of days in order to sleep with Allison. This story creates a sense of urgency and desperation, leading the carpenter to believe that they should seize the opportunity to be together before it's too late.Rate this question:
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What happens when Absalom comes to the window the first time and asks for a kiss?
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Allison gives him a quick kiss on the cheek
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Allison ignores him
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Allison tricks him into kissing her rear
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Allison makes him kiss her feet
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A. Allison tricks him into kissing her rearExplanation
When Absalom comes to the window and asks for a kiss, Allison tricks him into kissing her rear. This means that instead of giving him a kiss on the cheek or ignoring him, she deceives him into kissing her buttocks. This action shows that Allison is playing a prank on Absalom and is not interested in giving him a genuine kiss.Rate this question:
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Why did Allison marry the carpenter?
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For money
Golddigger
He was rich
He had moneyExplanation
Allison married the carpenter because she was motivated by financial gain. She was a golddigger who sought a wealthy partner, and the carpenter fit the criteria as he was rich and had money.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the priest?
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Carpenter
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Absalom
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Nicholas
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The story never said
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A. AbsalomExplanation
The question asks for the name of the priest, and the correct answer is "Absalom." This indicates that within the story or context being referred to, there is a character named Absalom who is a priest.Rate this question:
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When Absalom returns, what happens to Nicholas?
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His rear is burned by a hot poker
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He farts in the face of the priest
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He loses Allison to Absalom
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Both A & B
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None of the above
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A. Both A & BExplanation
Both A and B are correct because when Absalom returns, Nicholas's rear is burned by a hot poker, and he also farts in the face of the priest.Rate this question:
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According to the story, what two things are often at odds (the carpenter should have followed this advice)?
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Religion and Sex
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Youth and Wisdom
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Religion and Astrology
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Youth and Age
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A. Youth and AgeExplanation
In the story, it is implied that the carpenter should have followed the advice of balancing youth and age. This suggests that the carpenter's actions or decisions were influenced by his youthful energy or impulsiveness, which clashed with the wisdom and experience that comes with age. The story implies that finding a balance between the enthusiasm and vigor of youth and the wisdom and maturity of age is important for making sound decisions.Rate this question:
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What does Nicholas tell the carpenter to do in order to save him, Allison, and Nicholas?
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Build a boat
Build boats for them
Get barrells and troughsExplanation
Nicholas tells the carpenter to build a boat, as well as to build boats for Allison and Nicholas themselves. Additionally, he instructs the carpenter to get barrels and troughs, possibly to use as flotation devices or to aid in their escape.Rate this question:
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