The Canterbury Tales

Chaucer reluctantly portrayed the medieval church in a positive manner because he was afraid of its power.

After telling his tale, what does the Pardoner offer to do for his fellow pilgrims?

The character that Chaucer appears to admire the most is the

In "The Pardoner's Tale," Death is portrayed as--

Which of the following statements best describes the end of the Pardoner's tale?

On their wedding knight, the old woman questions the knight about

The old woman offers the knight a choice between

Match the description to the character: Writer who acts as reporter during pilgrimage

In the Prologue, Chaucer's main objective is to

What is the first reason the knight gives for being unable to marry the woman?

The Wife of Bath most likely retells the story of Midas to show that

The pilgrims come from all walks of life, but the narrator is most impressed by the Knight.

The Wife of Bath is the most experienced pilgrim in the group, for she is

The stories about Death that the servant boy and the tavern-knave tell suggest that--

The inner frame of Canterbury Tales consists of stories which each character tells along the pilgrimage.

A pardoner is an official of the

Before the old woman transforms herself, she

The innkeeper suggests the pilgrims pass time on the way to Canterbury by exchanging stories; the best wins a free meal.

Match the description to the character: Hunter, wears fur, doesn't spend time in prayer

At Canterbury Cathedral, the pilgrims hope to receive the blessing of the renowned Archbishop Thomas a Beckett

The rioters go looking for Death because they--

From Bath comes a handsome, toothy widow who reveals that she has married and buried five husbands.

The Pardoner's pious story reveals his--

Match the description to the character: Great soldier, generous and honorable

The purpose of the pilgrimage is

The Pardoner earns money from all of the following except---

Hubert is a Jolly Friar with a talent for singing and playing the hurdy-gurdy.

Dainty Madam Eglantyne is a young noblewoman who feeds her pet dogs roasted meat and white bread.

The bearded Merchant wearing a beaver hat and dainty buckled boots is eager to share his expert opinions on commerce.

What is the setting of the Wife of Bath's story?

Match the description to the character: Married five times, goes on pilgrimages to boast about it, loves fine clothes

Which group of pilgrims does Chaucer seem to hold the most contempt for as he points out their faults?

Chaucer originally wrote Canterbury Tales in Latin which was later translated into English.

What problem does the knight encounter during his quest?

The narrator pokes fun at the Pardoner with his long yellow hair and eyeballs bulging like a rabbit's.

It is ironic that the Pardoner preaches against avarice, because he is

What does the knight tell the queen that women want>

Match the description to the character: Speaks French badly; loves small animals and food; lives well, large

The medieval church is often portrayed as hypocritical in the prologue of Canterbury Tales.

The outer frame of Canterbury Tales is a story-telling contest taking place during a pilgrimage.

Match the description to the character: Well-dressed knight in training

Chaucer's characterization of the Nun, Monk, and other members of the clergy are mainly

What is ironic about the attitude that the old man has toward Death?

If the old woman can save his life, the knight promises to

In order to win his bride, what does the knight finally do?

Match the description to the character: Well-dressed knight in training