The Canterbury Tales

wealthy, good-natured guy who loves food and is very generous

The four liquids of the body that were believed to dictate the personality & health of a person

When Chaucer makes biblical references or uses Greek mythology, he is using

loves hunting and wearing fine clothes; doesn't believe in following the rules of his order

leads by example; cares about people; excellent Christian

really good at making blanc mange but not good at personal hygiene

"Sweetly he heard his penitents at shrift with pleasant absolution for a gift."

How many pilgrims are there in all?

All of the following are members of the clergy or Church leadership EXCEPT

This pilgrim has been on many pilgrimages both foreign and domestic and is very loud & opinion

A term that refers to a religious or spiritual journey

good, decent, humble, & Christian

The Cook, Merchant, Friar, Miller, Skipper, Pardoner, & Summoner are all

All of the following are true and sincere Christians EXCEPT

People who are quiet, introverted, independent, and artistic are considered...

Pilgrim: take bribes for easy penance; knows all the taverns; fixes up marriages for his girls

A wealthy person who pays an artist to "do" his art...

Pilgrim: sells fake relics; could be a gelding or a mare; sells "forgiveness" for sins

Satire often utilizes all of the following EXCEPT

Pilgrim: very knowledgeable; is in cahoots with the apothecaries; very wealthy

The Pilgrims are travelling to

TCT is written in English "vernacular." This means it's written in

"he'd allow -just for a quart of wine-any good lad to keep a concubine and dispense him altoge"

" by his flatteries and prevarication made monkeys of the priest and congregation."

"He was embroidered like a meadow bright and full of freshest flowers, red and white."

"This estimable pilgrim had so set his wits to work, no one knew he was in debt."

This term refers to the "forgiveness" of sins; given by various clergy members.

a perpetual student who loves to learn and will happily share his knowledge with others

"This noble example to his sheep he gave that first he wrought and then he taught."

The Friar, Summoner, Pardoner, Doctor, and Merchant are all motivated by their

"I beg you to forgive me if I neglect the order & degree. I'm short of wit, you will understand

Speaks French; has great manners; wears jewelry and has a fine cloak but no mention of prayers

The Franklin is described as a _____ personality because he is outgoing and pleasure-seeking.

has all of the military equipment but there's no indication he knows how to use it..

cheats people; tells dirty stories; is a bully

Pilgrim: Honorable, noble, brave, religious

Term that refers to a story that is made up of a collection of independent tales or stories...

Really good at his job; dishonest; can be ruthless

seems to be a lover NOT a fighter

Wears fancy clothes; is very opinionated about business; is in debt;

This refers to the attitude that a writer has toward his/her subject matter...

Who was Chaucer's patron?

"And though so much distinguished, he was wise & in his bearing modest as a maid."

Chaucer is buried in

Who suggests the story-telling contest to the pilgrims?

"the Rule of good St. Benet or St. Maur as old and strict he tended to ignore."

The Prioress, Monk, Friar, Parson, Oxford Cleric are all member of

"He could heave any door off hinge & post, or take a run and break it with his head."

ALL of the pilgrims meet up at the _____ in before departing.

What is a haberdasher?

Geoffrey Chaucer was all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are fashionably or expensively dressed EXCEPT

Before Chaucer wrote TCT, critically acclaimed poems were written in what 2 languages only

"He was Epicurus' very son, in whose opinion sensual delight was the one true felicity in sight

Which two pilgrims are implied to be "very good" friends?

"He would help the poor for love of Christ & never take a penny if he could help it."

A hideous and smelly drunk who is not very bright and blackmails people for money or wine

A type of art used to ridicule or shine a light on something in society that needs changed

How many tales is each pilgrim required to tell?

Whose tomb are the pilgrims going to visit?

The Italian frame story that Chaucer uses as a model for The Canterbury Tales...

In what month do the Pilgrims depart?

A person who is a born leader, is very passionate, and is easy to anger is described as

"Whatever money from his friends he took he spent on learning or another book & prayed for them

The study of facial features to indicate character/personality traits...

Which pilgrim is a successful weaver?

These were the precursors to modern day unions...