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In The Clerk’s Tale, Walter, the Marquis of Saluzzo, decides to test his wife Griselda’s loyalty in extreme ways. After years of marriage, he tells her that their daughter must be taken away, claiming it is to protect the child. Although deeply saddened, Griselda obeys without protest. Unknown to her, Walter has arranged for the child to be secretly cared for elsewhere.
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According to the paragraph, what does Walter do with the daughter?
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In The Merchant’s Tale, January, an elderly knight, decides to marry a young woman named May. He believes that marriage will bring him comfort in his old age. May, however, marries him mainly for his wealth and status.
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Why does May agree to marry January?
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In The Squire’s Tale, the king of Tartary receives a magical brass horse as a gift. This horse can transport its rider anywhere in the world in a single day. The gift amazes the court, and everyone is curious to try it.
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What is special about the brass horse?
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In The Franklin’s Tale, Dorigen worries about her husband Arveragus while he is away at sea. During his absence, a young man named Aurelius professes his love for her. Dorigen jokingly says she would only love him if he could remove all the rocks from the coast.
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What condition does Dorigen give Aurelius?
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In The Physician’s Tale, Virginius has a daughter named Virginia, known for her beauty and virtue. A corrupt judge desires her and orders her to be brought to him under false accusations. Virginius, unwilling to let her be dishonored, chooses to take her life to protect her.
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Why does Virginius kill his daughter?
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In The Pardoner’s Tale, three young men set out to kill Death after hearing it has taken the life of their friend. Along the way, they meet an old man who directs them to a tree, under which they find a pile of gold coins. Their greed leads them to plot against each other, and all three end up dead.
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What do the three young men find under the tree?
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In The Shipman’s Tale, a merchant’s wife borrows money from a monk, promising to repay him soon. However, the monk had actually received that money from the merchant himself as repayment of a debt. The wife never returns the money to her husband, and the monk avoids explaining the situation.
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Where did the monk get the money he lent to the wife?
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In The Prioress’s Tale, a young Christian boy sings a hymn to the Virgin Mary as he walks through a Jewish neighborhood. Offended, some of the local Jews conspire to kill him. Miraculously, even after death, the boy continues to sing the hymn until the Virgin Mary’s intervention.
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What happens after the boy is killed?
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In The Second Nun’s Tale, Cecilia is a devout Christian who converts her husband, Valerian, to the faith. Both dedicate themselves to preserving their chastity and helping others. Eventually, they are martyred for refusing to renounce their beliefs.
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Why are Cecilia and Valerian martyred?
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In The Canon’s Yeoman’s Tale, the Yeoman reveals how he and his master, the Canon, have been engaged in alchemy, trying to create silver and gold. He confesses that the Canon often deceived others with tricks to make it seem as if the metals were truly created.
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How does the Canon deceive people?
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In The Manciple’s Tale, a white crow is the pet of Phoebus, the god of poetry and music. The crow can speak and sings beautifully. One day, it tells Phoebus that his wife has been unfaithful. In anger, Phoebus kills his wife and curses the crow, turning its feathers black and taking away its power of speech.
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What change happens to the crow at the end of the story?
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In The Parson’s Tale, the Parson delivers a long sermon about sin, repentance, and living a virtuous life. He emphasizes that confession should be sincere and that penance is necessary for salvation.
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What does the Parson stress as necessary for salvation?
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