Reeve's Tale
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What were the names of the two students?
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Spongebob and Patrick
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Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy
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Alaric and Johanson
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Alan and John
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This quiz focuses on 'The Reeve's Tale' from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. It tests knowledge on plot elements such as character roles and actions, specifically focusing on the Miller's cunning behavior and the students' retribution. Ideal for learners of English and Medieval Literature.
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Who was the person who stole the grain?
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Pardoner
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Miller
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Reeve
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Lawyers
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Cheese balls
Correct Answer
A. MillerExplanation
The correct answer is Miller. Based on the question, it is asking who stole the grain, and out of the given options, the Miller is the only person mentioned. Therefore, it can be inferred that the Miller is the one who stole the grain.Rate this question:
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This tale is called the _________'s Tale
Correct Answer
Reeve
reeve
Reeve's
reeve'sExplanation
The correct answer is "Reeve's". In this question, we are given a sentence that mentions a tale. The sentence structure suggests that a possessive form is required to indicate that the tale belongs to someone. The apostrophe s ('s) is used in English to indicate possession. Therefore, "Reeve's" is the correct answer as it shows that the tale belongs to the Reeve. The other options ("Reeve", "reeve", "reeve's") do not indicate possession and are therefore incorrect.Rate this question:
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How did the Miller get the students to leave him alone?
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Distracted them with his daughter
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Let their horse escape
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Gave them a task to do
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Locked them in a room
Correct Answer
A. Let their horse escapeExplanation
The Miller got the students to leave him alone by letting their horse escape. This would have caused the students to become preoccupied with finding and recapturing the horse, diverting their attention away from bothering the Miller.Rate this question:
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Who was Simpkin?
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Miller
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Reeve
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Pardoner
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Student
Correct Answer
A. MillerExplanation
Simpkin was a character in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales". He was a miller by profession and was known for his dishonesty and deceitful nature. In the story, Simpkin is portrayed as a crude and vulgar individual who cheats his customers. His character provides a satirical representation of the lower class and their moral shortcomings. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is Miller.Rate this question:
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What is the job of the Miller?
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Mills around
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Makes hat
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Makes corn
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Operates a windmill
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Grinds grain into flour
Correct Answer
A. Grinds grain into flourExplanation
The job of a Miller is to grind grain into flour. This involves operating a mill, which is a machine that crushes and pulverizes grains, such as wheat or corn, into a fine powder. The Miller's role is crucial in the process of producing flour, as they ensure that the grain is properly ground to the desired consistency. By grinding the grain into flour, the Miller plays a vital role in the production of various food products that rely on flour as a key ingredient.Rate this question:
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Which word best describes Simkin?
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Fair
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Reputable
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Charitable
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Cunning
Correct Answer
A. CunningExplanation
Simkin is best described as cunning because this term implies that he is sly, crafty, and deceitful in his actions and intentions. This suggests that he is not to be trusted and may have ulterior motives. The other options, fair, reputable, and charitable, do not convey the same sense of deviousness and trickery that cunning does.Rate this question:
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Which of the following are ways that the students got revenge on the Miller? (2 correct answers)
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Making love with his wife
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Stealing his grain
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Making love with his daughter
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Taunting him with corn
Correct Answer(s)
A. Making love with his wife
A. Making love with his daughterExplanation
The students got revenge on the Miller by engaging in sexual relationships with both his wife and daughter. This act of betrayal and disrespect towards the Miller and his family can be seen as a form of revenge, as it aims to hurt and humiliate him emotionally. Stealing his grain and taunting him with corn are not mentioned as ways the students sought revenge in this context.Rate this question:
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What is the profession of the Reeve?
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Farmer
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Wheat Maker
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Student
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Carpenter
Correct Answer
A. CarpenterExplanation
The profession of the Reeve is a carpenter. This can be inferred from the fact that the other options, such as farmer, wheat maker, and student, do not align with the typical role and responsibilities of a Reeve. A Reeve is commonly known as a local official or administrator who is responsible for overseeing the lands and property of a manor or estate. The skills and knowledge required for this position are more closely associated with carpentry rather than farming, wheat making, or being a student.Rate this question:
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This line "Who hath no knave must serve himself someway" is an example of what literary device?
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Personification
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Iambic pentameter
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Couplet
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Metaphor
Correct Answer
A. Iambic pentameterExplanation
The given line "Who hath no knave must serve himself someway" is an example of iambic pentameter. Iambic pentameter is a metrical pattern in poetry consisting of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables per line. In this line, the pattern is evident with the stressed syllables falling on "hath," "kna-" (in "knave"), "serve," and "way." The line also follows the typical iambic pentameter structure of having ten syllables in total. Therefore, the correct answer is iambic pentameter.Rate this question:
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How much corn did the Miller steal?
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1 bushel
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1/2 bushel
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2 bushel
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2/3 bushel
Correct Answer
A. 1/2 bushelExplanation
The Miller stole 1/2 bushel of corn.Rate this question:
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