Why is The Pardoner’s Tale considered an allegory?

the story he tells has a hidden meaning

What happens when Gawain goes into the Green Castle?

The man strikes a deal with him.

making twisting or turning motions

The English language is divided into three periods:

Old English, Middle English, Modern English

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of a knight?

You seek to survive no matter the cost.

Reference placed in a time for which it does not belong

All of the following are rules of courtly love except:

You’re brag about your love and show it off.

Most of the pilgrims are named after a profession. What does this show about medieval society?

people were known by how they fit into the bigger picture

What is the "green world" in literature?

It is a place where the laws of society do not apply.

In the hero’s journey, the approach to the inmost cave is the time when:

The hero is about to face his or her most fearsome challenge

Why is it ironic that the pardoner tells his tale?

he is greedy, but he condemns greed

Why does Gawain volunteer to take on the challenge instead of Arthur?

he says that it does not matter as much if he survives

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Old English - Middle English Test Review

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1
Why is The Pardoner’s Tale considered an allegory?
he tells a religious story
his story has animals that talk
the story he tells has a hidden meaning
he has three main characters in his story
2
What does that season symbolize?
death and suffering
rebirth and new life
3
Which of these biblical allusions was featured in Beowulf?
The great flood
The coat of many colors
Water being turned into wine
Cain and Abel's rivalry
4
In the beginning of Beowulf, Grendel's history with Herot is best described as:
violent
peaceful
civil
contemptuous
5
In the Canterbury Tales, what proves that the doctor cares more about gold than his patients?
sold drugs at inflated prices
only makes calls to the rich homes
offered to help the sick and poor
made people sick on purpose
6
purge means:
dirty, sully
feed, nurture
purify, cleanse
grow, strengthen
7
caviled means:
raised trivial objection
listened intently
tempted with food
agreed without hesitation
8
The Canterbury Tales was written in _______.
1266
1392
1100
1353
9
What happens when Gawain goes into the Green Castle?
He stays there for the rest of his life.
He finds a magic sash they keep hidden.
He sees the Green Knight.
The man strikes a deal with him.
10
demur means:
sacrifice, generosity
truce, agreement
fight, battle
protest, delay
11
writhing means:
making twisting or turning motions
making waves in the ocean
screaming in pain
swiftly running
12
A frame story is:
a short story that fits in a frame
a tale within a tale
a story that does not have a clear ending
a story that is set in a historical context
13
Which of the following pieces of the knights’ code did Gawain break when he kept the sash?
You defend weak people.
You have good manners.
You respect authority.
You don’t lie.
14
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Hero’s Journey?
revenge
call to adventure
resurrection
crossing the threshold
15
The English language is divided into three periods:
Old English, Medieval English, and New English
Old English, Middle English, Modern English
Old English, Middle English, and New English
Old English, Medieval English, and Modern English
16
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of a knight?
You always obey the law.
You always keep your word.
You seek to survive no matter the cost.
You love your country.
17
tryst means:
separation
church service
knightly battle
meeting
18
What might green symbolize in this story?
greed/selfishness
sinful nature
renewal
all of the above
19
The _____ of 1066 marked the transition in Old English as it brought an influx of French words.
Norman Invasion
Anglo-Saxon War
The French Revolution
The merger of Northumbria and Scotland
20
In a hero’s journey, the hero (usually) has help from divine or supernatural forces.
True
False
21
solace means:
comfort, relief
shelter, safety
mourning, sorrow
happiness, joy
22
In a hero’s journey, the hero is special, one of a kind.
True
False
23
An anachronism is a:
Historical time and place that has never existed
List of two or more words which mean the same thing
A stage name for the poets of old
Reference placed in a time for which it does not belong
24
All of the following are rules of courtly love except:
You keep yourself pure and innocent for your one true love.
You’re brag about your love and show it off.
You only are with someone of high moral caliber.
You don’t reveal many details about your relationships.
25
Most of the pilgrims are named after a profession. What does this show about medieval society?
people were looked at as individuals
people were known by how they fit into the bigger picture
no one had the same types of jobs in medieval times
people cared more about character than role in society
26
What does Beowulf give to Wiglaf when he dies?
a Nordic blessing
the collar from his neck
his helmet
his belt
27
Where is Beowulf’s homeland?
Geatland
Herot
Juteland
Finland
28
What is the "green world" in literature?
It is a place where roles are reversed.
It is a place where the laws of society do not apply.
It is a place of peace and security.
It is a place where evil resides.
29
The author of The Canterbury Tales is _______.
The Pardoner
Sir Gawain
William Shakespeare
Geoffrey Chaucer
30
Where did Beowulf go to fight Grendel's mother?
underwater cave
middle of the ocean
Hrothgar's mead hall
mountain top
31
In The Pardoner’s Tale, what does the old man symbolize?
death
our neighbors
wealth
wisdom
32
adroitly means:
with enthusiasm and joy
with physical or mental skill
without merit or honor
without fear or shame
33
Which of the following was NOT one of the social classes at the time of The Canterbury Tales?
Lords and Nobles
Knights and Vassals
Peasants and Serfs
Teachers and Philosophers
34
What is revealed about the man’s wife?
She is the Green Knight.
She is really Gawain's aunt.
She is really Gawain's sister.
She is an enchantress.
35
In the hero’s journey, the approach to the inmost cave is the time when:
The hero is about to face his or her most fearsome challenge
The hero seeks a treasure in a cave
The hero is lost and gets trapped in a cave
The hero is about to find his or her mentor
36
The widespread notion of a standard language is only made possible by the:
monks transcribed the words in monasteries
Invention of paper
Printing press
Increase in the people’s ability to read latin
37
reparation means:
revenge on the enemy
payment for food
prayers to God
compensation for a wrong
38
In the prologue, we learn it is which season?
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
39
In a hero’s journey, the hero is an expert and a master at his or her craft.
True
False
40
Why is it ironic that the pardoner tells his tale?
he is greedy, but he condemns greed
he is the only generous character in the story
he emphasizes sharing and his characters do not share
he is greedy and says that greed is acceptable in the church
41
What is NOT one of the characteristics that the Beowulf poet’s culture valued?
Duty
Honor
Bravery
Faith
42
Why does Gawain volunteer to take on the challenge instead of Arthur?
he wants to prove that the Green Knight is a liar
he wants to prove that he is better than his uncle
he says that it does not matter as much if he survives
he hates the Green Knight for hurting his friends
43
A pilgrimage is a _____________.
soldiers march
quest for new lands
year-long trip
religious journey
44
orisons means:
tears
prayers
cries
arguments
45
The sash really does have magical powers.
False
True

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