Medieval Literature Review

Known for his chivalry, which pilgrim fought in the Crusades?

Born in London during the 1340s, which class was Chaucer's family part of?

Despite his vow of poverty, which pilgrim "spared for no expense"?

Described as a "lover and cadet," which pilgrim is as interested in women as in fighting battles?

During the Middle Ages, which form of language did Chaucer speak?

Chaucer employed satire, which uses humor and exaggeration to criticize what target?

The narrator begins by introducing the other pilgrims, of which there are how many others?

In an example of situational irony, which vice does the pardoner say is the at the center of his tale?

The host initiates a storytelling contest, which will reward the winner with what prize?

The three men in the tale set out to find a mysterious figure, which is a personification of what idea?

With a horse "thinner than a rake," this pilgrim cared more for knowledge than worldly goods?

When the three men happen upon treasure, what does the youngest man buy in town?

The Canterbury Tales was written during the Middle Ages, in which century?

Described as "wanton and merry," which pilgrims frequents taverns and cheated people of their money?

Displayed in stories like Sir Gawain, which set of social codes governed the behavior of knights?

After concluding his tale, what does the pardoner try to sell to the pilgrims?

Described as gentle, which pilgrim used his occupation to "win silver from the crowd"?

Giving the pilgrims "great welcome," which pilgrim introduces the idea of the storytelling contest?

Like the other tales that use satire, which value was Chaucer satirizing in "The Wife of Bath's Tale"?

Because he was a well-to-do landowner, which pilgrim hosted many extravagant parties?

Also described as a prioress, which pilgrims is overly concerned with appearances and etiquette?

Known for his silver tongue, this pilgrim was "less busy than he seemed to be"?

Taking advantage of his position, what did the pardoner sell in exchange for money?

Chaucer was influenced by Danta and Boccario, borrowing which literary device?

The Tales were written in heroic couplets, which use what rhyme scheme?

When the Normans invaded England in the 11th century, what became the official state language?

The Tales follows a pilgrimage, which makes it an example of which archetypal medieval narrative?

When the three men come across an old man, where does he tell them to find Death?

The Prologue begins with an introduction of the setting, which takes place in what season?

Chaucer drew on many sources for his tales, using which common archetype for the Wife of Bath?

Although she was somewhat deaf, which pilgrim had five husbands and considered herself an expert on love?