The Miller's Prologue And Tale
This is a quiz to test your knowledge of Geoffrey Chaucer's, The Canterbury Tales Miller's Prologue and Tale.
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Who is the pilgrim telling the tale?
- A.
The Knight
- B.
The Miller
- C.
The Pardoner
- D.
The Wife of Bath
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B. The MillerExplanation
The pilgrim telling the tale is the Miller.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The name of the carpenter's maid is_______.
- A.
Absolom
- B.
Jannie
- C.
Jill
- D.
Robin
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C. JillExplanation
The question asks for the name of the carpenter's maid. The correct answer is Jill.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the name of the student who lusts after Alison?
- A.
Nicholas
- B.
John
- C.
Jervis
- D.
Robin
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A. NicholasExplanation
Based on the given options, Nicholas is the name of the student who lusts after Alison.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the name of Alison's husband?
- A.
Nicholas
- B.
Michael
- C.
Jack
- D.
John
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D. JohnExplanation
The given question asks for the name of Alison's husband. Among the options provided, "John" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Miller's condition as he tells tale.
- A.
Sober
- B.
Scared
- C.
Drunk
- D.
Elated
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C. DrunkExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
This smith lends Absolom a hot colter.
- A.
John
- B.
Jervis
- C.
Jehosephat
- D.
Bob
Correct Answer
B. JervisExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The name of the carpenter's 18 year old wife was_______.
- A.
Jill
- B.
Robin
- C.
Jervis
- D.
Alison
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D. AlisonExplanation
The question asks for the name of the carpenter's 18-year-old wife, and the correct answer is Alison.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who broke his arm falling off his roof in a tub?
- A.
John
- B.
Beelzubub
- C.
Nicholas
- D.
Absolom
Correct Answer
A. JohnExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who was the person that foretold of the flood?
- A.
Nicholas
- B.
John
- C.
Alison
- D.
Jervis
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A. Nicholas -
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What trio waited in tubs on the roof?
- A.
Absolom, Alison, and Jervis
- B.
John, Alison, and Nicholas
- C.
John, Alison, and Absolom
- D.
Absolom, John, and Alison
Correct Answer
B. John, Alison, and NicholasExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who was the carpenter's chore-boy?
- A.
The Reeve
- B.
Robert
- C.
Robin
- D.
Jack
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C. RobinExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who was the parish clerk that loved Alison?
- A.
John
- B.
Jervis
- C.
Absolom
- D.
Nicholas
Correct Answer
C. AbsolomExplanation
Absolom was the parish clerk who loved Alison.Rate this question:
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