Miller's Tale Flashcards

1

Why does the Reeve object to the Miller's proposed tale?

He can not fully hear the Miller
He is scared his secret will be told
His wife will hear
He thinks it is sinful to slander a man or woman

2

What does Absolon do outside the carpenter's window?

Plays the guitar and sings to the carpenter's wife, Alisoun
He demands she comes out
He smashes the window
He throws rocks

3

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

The Holy Grail
Plague of Locusts
Moses' flood
Noah's Ark

4

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

Parish clerk
carpenter
student staying with john
psychic

5

Who told the tale?

Chaucer
Jane
Absolon
Miller Robin

6

How was he able to tell the tale?

He begged
He interrupted
He didn't
He payed

7

Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?

Geoffrey Chaucer
William Shakespeare
Sir Gawain
Oscar Wilde

8

What is the prize for the best tale?

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

9

What is Nicholas's talent?

Dancing
Whispering
Singing
Making love in secret

10

What does Absalom do to Nicholas' butt in retaliation?

brands it
cuts it
writes on it
kisses it

11

Characterize the carpenter's wife, Alison.

Pretty and faithful
Young,beautiful,and promiscuous
Average looks but provocative
Middle aged, but beautiful

12

What is the carpenter's name?

John
Alison
Absolom
Gervais

13

How many tubs does john make?

4
2
1
3

14

How does Nicholas win Allison over?

He scares her
He sweet talks her and grabbed her
He forces her
He kills her husband

15

The Miller is said to like tavern stories because he is ___ when his tale commences.

drunk
writing a book
serving meals
bartending

Miller's Tale

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Miller's Tale

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