
Pardoner's Prologue Review
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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What sin does the Pardoner primarily preach against in 'The Pardoner's Prologue'?
Back
Avarice (greed) is the sin that the Pardoner preaches against.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the Pardoner profit from his preaching?
Back
The Pardoner profits by collecting money from people who seek pardons for their sins.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the tone of 'The Pardoner's Prologue'?
Back
The tone is satirical, highlighting the hypocrisy of the Pardoner.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the central irony in 'The Pardoner's Prologue'?
Back
The central irony is that the Pardoner preaches against avarice while indulging in it himself.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Pardoner claim about his relics?
Back
The Pardoner claims that his relics have miraculous properties and can bring blessings to those who pay for their use.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Pardoner's magic glove symbolize?
Back
The magic glove symbolizes the exploitation of people's beliefs for financial gain.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the line 'Is all my preaching, thus to make them free / With offered pence, the which pence come to me'?
Back
This line highlights the Pardoner's motivation to profit from his preaching rather than genuinely help others.
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