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The Canterbury Tales

How do all the neighbors react to John's "fantasye"?

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When the neighbors come out to find out what all the screaming and yelling is about, what do Nicholas and Alisoun tell them about John?

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When John cuts the ropes and his tub falls, what happens to John?

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What does Nicholas cry out for when the hot poker/cultour burns him? Why is this funny, given John's reaction?

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What does Absalon do to Nicholas's butt in retaliation?

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Nicholas's flatulence is described as a "thonder-dent" it is so powerful. In fact, it nearly does what to Absalon when it hits him?

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What cunning plan backfires for Nicholas?

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When Absalon tries to lure out Alisoun with a cold ring, who overhears his enticement? Why was this person up and about rather than sleep?

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What does Absalon take out from Gervais's smithy?

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What does Absalon seek out in the middle of the night to help him in his revenge?

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What does Absalon do to his lips once he realizes he has kissed Alisoun's "posterior"?

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What does Alisoun say before she slams the window shutters closed?

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What trick or prank does Alisoun play on Absalon?

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What does Absalon demand before he will go away?

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Who or what interrupts Nicholas and Alisoun as they try to consummate their relationship?

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In lines 580 and following, what are some of the preparations Absolon makes that corresponds to modern mouthspray?

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Who notices that John hadn't been out working all day? Why does this person mistakenly assume about John's whereabouts?

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Where does Nicholas sneak ("stalketh") John takes his nap?

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What happens to John about 8:00 PM as he lies in the swaying boat waiting for the flood-waters?

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What emergency food rations does John place in each tub/boat?

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Who personally hand-builds three ladders to place beneath the three tubs?

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According to Nicholas, what will the only three survivors of this disaster be? What will they be lords of when the floodwaters recede?

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What three objects does Nicholas order John to hang from the ceiling as emergency escape craft before the flood hits? What three people are supposed to sit in the three tubs?

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According to Nicholas, how long will the flood on Monday last?

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