The Miller's Prologue And Tale

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1. What is the name of the student who lusts after Alison?

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Based on the given options, Nicholas is the name of the student who lusts after Alison.

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This is a quiz to test your knowledge of Geoffrey Chaucer's, The Canterbury Tales Miller's Prologue and Tale.

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2. The Miller's condition as he tells tale.

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The correct answer is "Drunk" because the Miller's condition as he tells his tale is described as being intoxicated. This is evident from the fact that he is slurring his words, stumbling, and behaving in a reckless and uninhibited manner. These are all typical signs of someone who is drunk.

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3. The name of the carpenter's 18 year old wife was_______.

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The question asks for the name of the carpenter's 18-year-old wife, and the correct answer is Alison.

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4. Who is the pilgrim telling the tale?

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The pilgrim telling the tale is the Miller.

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5. What is the name of Alison's husband?

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The given question asks for the name of Alison's husband. Among the options provided, "John" is the correct answer.

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6. Who was the person that foretold of the flood?

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7. What trio waited in tubs on the roof?

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The correct answer is John, Alison, and Nicholas. This answer is based on the information provided in the question, which states that a trio waited in tubs on the roof. Since the names John, Alison, and Nicholas are the only names mentioned in the options, it can be inferred that they are the trio referred to in the question.

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8. Who was the parish clerk that loved Alison?

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Absolom was the parish clerk who loved Alison.

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9. Who broke his arm falling off his roof in a tub?

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John is the correct answer because the question states that someone broke their arm falling off their roof in a tub. Since John is the only name mentioned in the question, it can be inferred that he is the one who broke his arm.

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10. This smith lends Absolom a hot colter.

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Jervis is the correct answer because the sentence states that "This smith lends Absolom a hot colter." The name "Jervis" is the only option provided that could potentially be the name of the smith mentioned in the sentence.

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11. Who was the carpenter's chore-boy?

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The correct answer is Robin. The question is asking about the carpenter's chore-boy, and out of the given options, Robin is the most likely candidate for this role.

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12. The name of the carpenter's maid is_______.

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The question asks for the name of the carpenter's maid. The correct answer is Jill.

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What is the name of the student who lusts after Alison?
The Miller's condition as he tells tale.
The name of the carpenter's 18 year old wife was_______.
Who is the pilgrim telling the tale?
What is the name of Alison's husband?
Who was the person that foretold of the flood?
What trio waited in tubs on the roof?
Who was the parish clerk that loved Alison?
Who broke his arm falling off his roof in a tub?
This smith lends Absolom a hot colter.
Who was the carpenter's chore-boy?
The name of the carpenter's maid is_______.
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