Chaucer Review Quiz
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A review quiz on the tales from the Prioress and the Miller.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
In "The Prioress' Tale," the little boy has an overwhelming devotion to which religious figure?
- A.
Jesus
- B.
The Virgin Mary
- C.
St. Francis
- D.
The Buddha
Correct Answer
B. The Virgin MaryExplanation
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- 2.
Who murders the boy?
- A.
Huns
- B.
Romans
- C.
Pardoners
- D.
Jews
- E.
Geats
Correct Answer
D. Jews -
- 3.
What miracle does the Prioress say occurred?
- A.
The boy kept singing a hymn though he was dead.
- B.
The boy was assumed into heaven by God.
- C.
The boy was miraculously healed of his wounds.
Correct Answer
A. The boy kept singing a hymn though he was dead. -
- 4.
What happens to the boy's killers?
- A.
Burned at the stake
- B.
Beheaded
- C.
Torn apart by horses
- D.
Hanged
Correct Answer
C. Torn apart by horses -
- 5.
In "The Miller's Tale," John's young wife is named
- A.
Melisande
- B.
Alison
- C.
Weltheow
- D.
Eglantyne
Correct Answer
B. Alison -
- 6.
Which character is foolishly desirous of Alison?
- A.
Nicholas
- B.
Absolon
- C.
Lionel
- D.
Gawain
Correct Answer
B. Absolon -
- 7.
"The Miller's Tale" could be described as
- A.
Romantically comedic
- B.
Philosophical and reflective
- C.
Uplifting
- D.
Crude and vulgar
Correct Answer
D. Crude and vulgar -
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