The Miller's Tale Post Reading Quiz

What was Nicholas studying?

• Medicine

• Engineering

• Astrology

• Law

Why was Alison unhappy in her marriage?

• Her husband was too old.

• Her husband was too busy.

• Her husband was too young.

• Her husband was unfaithful.

What was the miller accused of?

• Being lazy

• Lying

• Being too generous

• Stealing

How did the scholars plan to catch the miller?

• By setting a trap

• By watching him closely

• By asking the townspeople

• By stealing from him

Why did the scholars visit the miller?

• To catch him stealing

• To buy grain

• To learn from him

• To sell him something

How did the miller justify his actions?

• By denying the accusations

• By claiming ignorance

• By blaming the scholars

• By asserting his rights

What did Nicholas convince the carpenter to do to avoid a flood?

• Pray for salvation

• Hang three troughs in the attic

• Move to higher ground

• Build an ark

What was the outcome of Nicholas' plan with Alison?

• They were caught by the carpenter.

• They managed to deceive the carpenter.

• They were praised for their cleverness.

• They decided to confess.

What did the carpenter fear about Nicholas' studies?

• That they were heretical

• That they were useless

• That they were too advanced

• That they were dangerous

What did Nicholas claim would happen, prompting the carpenter to act?

• A great storm

• An earthquake

• A flood

• A fire