The Canterbury Tales

Question 1

'I am a lorel' (Medieval English) can be translated into which modern English sentence?

Accepted Answer

I am a villain.

Question 2

How much did the Miller sell his corn for?

Accepted Answer

Three times the correct price

Question 3

Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?

Accepted Answer

Chaucer

Question 4

Chaucer's character introductions were usually in verse. What rhyme scheme did he usually use?

Accepted Answer

Rhyming couplets

Question 5

What sport did the Miller do?

Accepted Answer

Wrestling

Question 6

What time of year did the pilgrimage take place?

Accepted Answer

Spring

Question 7

What were Chaucer's characters in the Canterbury Tales?

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes

Question 8

The name of the inn (pub) from which the pilgrims depart and return is...

Accepted Answer

The Tabard

Question 9

Millie wrote a poem introducing a modern day pilgrim whose job was...

Accepted Answer

A housewife

Question 10

How many times had The Wife of Bath been married?

Accepted Answer

Five

Question 11

What musical instrument did the Miller play?

Accepted Answer

Bagpipes

Question 12

Why do the pilgrims tell stories on their journey?

Accepted Answer

A competition to win a free meal at the Tabard Inn.

Question 13

When were The Canterbury Tales written?

Accepted Answer

The late 1300s

Question 14

Chaucer's description of The Wife of Bath includes information on her...

Accepted Answer

teeth, bottom, hat and shoes

Question 15

What was The Wife of Bath's job?

Accepted Answer

A weaver

Question 16

In The Canterbury Tales, why are the pilgrims going to Canterbury Cathedral on a pilgrimage?

Accepted Answer

To visit the shrine of Thomas Becket.

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