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Canterbury Tales Review
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A review of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales - Prologue and The Wife of Bath's Tale.
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1
Traveler engaged in activities such as hunting and riding?
The Parson
The Pardoner
The Monk
The Yeoman
2
Who made his captives “walk the plank”?
The Skipper
The Miller
The Cook
The Friar
3
1st character described in the Prologue
The Oxford Cleric
The Squire
The Knight
The Pardoner
4
This term describes a story within another story.
foreshadowing
frame story
metaphor
archetypes
5
In “The Wife of Bath’s Tale,” what is the Knight’s quest?
To find the Holy Grail
To rescue a maiden
To defeat the Green Knight
To discover what women want
6
What does the old woman say to the knight about poverty?
it is okay to be poor as long as you're happy
It is okay for women to be poor but not men
poor people are usually more honest than rich people
poverty is shameful no matter what
7
These are universal literary traits that often appear in quests.
frame story
allegory
metaphor
archetypes
8
Why does Chaucer leave the characters nameless in “The Wife of Bath’s Tale?”
Because they are not travelers their names are not important
Without names, they represent all men and women.
It is easier for the reader to not have to remember names
It increases the sense of mystery for the reader
9
The Knight is rewarded at the end of the story because…
He chooses the correct form for his wife to appear
He marries the maiden he attacked
He agrees to marry the old woman
He lets his wife choose
10
The shrine to Thomas Becket is located where?
Denmark
Geatland
Wales
Canterbury
11
Which of the following do we know to be true about the Wife of Bath?
She has four dogs along with her
She has eleven children
She is very poor
She was married five times
12
Who among those on the pilgrimage was a poor student who borrowed money from his friends?
The Clerk
The Physician
The Manciple
The Narrator
13
This piece of literature features a group of travelers each telling a story on a journey
Beowulf
The Prologue
The Wife of Bath's Tale
The Canterbury Tales
14
This section
introduces
the travelers and
describes
each of them.
The Canterbury Tales
The Prologue
The Wife of Bath's Tale
The Knight's Tale
15
Chaucer writes in this language.
Old English
British English
Middle English
Chaucerian English
16
Why does Chaucer dislike the Pardoner?
He cheats people for a living
He makes fun of other travelers
He cheats on his wife
He has murdered two men
17
Which of the following is NOT a religious character that Chaucer portrays to be a hypocrite?
The Pardoner
The Friar
The Franklin
The Monk
18
This story tells of a knight that must discover what women really want.
The Wife of Bath's Tale
The Knight's Tale
The Canterbury Tales
The Prologue
19
What are some positive traits about the Clerk?
He is a smart student
He is a loving father
He is a skilled salesman
He is a brave warrior
20
According to the old woman in the story, what do women really want?
freedom and entertainment
wealth and jewelry
none of these
to be flattered
21
Who comes up with the plan to tell stories while traveling to and from Canterbury?
The Miller
The Host
Chaucer
The Knight
22
The old woman makes an eloquent argument to the knight on their wedding night about:
fault of judging a person based on looks and money
harmfulness of greed
differences between men and women
magical beauty of nature
23
The Knight is traveling with this person, an amorous, passionate youth.
The Squire
The Reeve
The Oxford Cleric
The Friar
24
Name of the inn where the narrator meets the pilgrims who are preparing for their journey
The Fox and the Hound
The Southwark Inn
The name isn't mentioned
The Tabard Inn
25
In the opening lines of The Canterbury Tales, the narrator…
establishes idea of Chaucer as a Renaissance man
criticizes chivalry
attacks the corruption of the Church
rejoices in renewing qualities of Spring
26
Which of the following is NOT one of Chaucer’s travelers?
The Apothecary
The Carpet Maker
The Monk
The Cook
27
Which of the following is a character Chaucer characterizes in a positive light?
The Clerk
The Monk
The Friar
The Shipman
28
The pilgrims (travelers) are headed to the shrine of this saint.
Sir Thomas Becket
Pope Francis
Sir Paul McCartney
Geoffrey Chaucer
29
This is the author of The Canterbury Tales
Beowulf
Geoffrey Chaucer
Sir Paul McCartney
Sir Thomas Becket
30
This pilgrim was named Hubert and he knew all the taverns and barmaids in town.
The Pardoner
The Physician
The Friar
The Summoner
31
Which pilgrim spoke French and had small dogs that were fed milk and meat?
The Franklin
The Cook
The Nun
The Wife of Bath
32
Before he sees the old lady in the woods, the Knight sees...
The figure of Death
His own face reflected in a pool of water
24 ladies dancing
The famous ears of Midas
33
Who sold fake religious items to trusting folks who wanted to own something holy?
The Franklin
The Squire
The Pardoner
The Summoner
