Miller's Tale

Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?

• Oscar Wilde
• Sir Gawain
• Geoffrey Chaucer
• William Shakespeare

What is the prize for the best tale?

• forgiveness from the Pardoner
• the cost of the trip paid
• bragging rights 
• a meal at the Tabard

Who will determine the best tale in the contest?

• the Pardoner
• the group will vote
• the Host
• the Narrator

The biblical allusion within "The Miller's Tale" is the reference to

• Noah's Ark
• The Holy Grail
• Moses' Flood
• Plague of locusts

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Characterize the carpenter's wife, Alison.

• Middle aged but beautiful
• Of average looks, but provocative
• Exceptionally pretty and faithful
• Young, beautiful, and promiscuous

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The Miller is said to like tavern stories which makes sense because he is _______ when his tale commences.

• bartending
• drunk
• writing a book
• serving meals

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Within "The Miller's Tale," who is Nicholas?

• a Parish clerk
• Student boarding with a carpenter and his wife
• The Carpenter
• a psychic

From the Miller's point of view, the purpose of his story would be

• to warn men not to ever marry
• to advise men to marry equally
• to warn the town about Christ's second coming
• to reveal what happens when people are invited into your home

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What is the carpenter's name?

• Nicholas
• John
• Gervais
• Absalom

What special knowledge and/or skills does Tricky Nicky have?

• Astrology and Guitar Playing
• Astrology and Farming
• Housekeeping and Singing
• Academics and Fiddling