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The Caterbury Tales; The Prologue; English 12
The Caterbury Tales; The Prologue; English 12
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quiz for basic recall information from The Canterbury Tales #thecanterburytales
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1
He is rich in knowledge but not concerned about money; his only care is his studies.
cleric
doctor
franklin
pardoner
2
Where are they going?
London
Southwark
Canterbury
Rome
3
She likes the color red, and has five husbands; she is from Bath.
wife
2nd nun
maiden
prioress
4
In which year did William the Conqueror defeat King Harold?
1301
1066
1110
1492
5
Who is telling us the about the characters in The Prologue?
J.R.R. Tolkein
The host
Shakespeare
Chaucer
6
The system of reciprocal loyalties is the ___.
feudal system
hero code
pyramid system
courtly love
7
The prize for the best story is ____.
a free room
free meal
gold
new horse
8
Who came up with the wager?
Knight
Host
Monk
Miller
9
He wore a coat and hood of green and had a bow and arrows dressed with peacock feathers.
squire
yeoman
monk
friar
10
Who did not represent hypocrisy in the church?
Pardoner
Summoner
Monk
Parson
11
How are they going to pass time as they travel?
pray
gamble
play games
tell stories
12
How many pilgrims are going on the pilgrimage?
30
25
15
20
13
What is the name of the Inn where they begin their journey?
Ozarks
Tabard
Holiday
Drury
14
Also known as a Prioress, she is a well to do woman, who speaks French and has little dogs.
seamstree
nun
housewife
maiden
15
This man rides with the Pardoner, loves garlic and onions and has a scary face.
plowman
summoner
miller
doctor
16
Where is Chaucer buried?
Canterbury
Unknown
Camelot
Poet's Corner
17
This character is a landowner. He no one had more or better food and wine.
Miller
Monk
Franklin
Doctor
18
The country parson's brother. He is a good honest man who worked the land for a living.
pardoner
plowman
doctor
miller
19
In which month does the pilgrimage take place?
August
March
June
April
20
He is a fine, young man, with curly hair, and good with girls; who accompanied the Knight.
yeoman
prince
cook
squire
21
This person grants pardons for the church.
monk
parson
pardoner
priest
22
This man liked to hunt, he had fur around his sleeves, and a brown horse.
Friar
Monk
Priest
Summoner
23
Which Saint's tomb are they going to visit?
St. Christopher
Joan d'Arc
St. Thomas
St. Patrick
24
This man steals grain, plays the bagpipes, had red hair and a big wart on his face.
host
squire
plowman
miller
25
an example or anecdote included in a sermon to teach a moral lesson
pun
fable
tall tale
exemplum
26
How many stories does each pilgrim have to tell?
4
2
3
1
27
This virtuous man who looks after his congregation and sets a Christian example.
parson
pardoner
monk
miller
28
What time of year do the pilgrims go on their journey?
Summer
Spring
Harvest
Fall
29
How many women are on the trip?
1
3
4
6
30
Who helped English become an acceptable literary language?
Chaucer
Shakespeare
Mrs. Spiegel
Milton
31
He is noble, fought in 15 battles, owns fine horses, plainly dressed and going to give thanks.
Knight
Squire
Soilder
Sailor
