Canterbury Tales- CR English 12 Review

Front

Who is the Oxford Cleric (the Clerk) in Canterbury Tales?

Back

A character who spends the money his friends give him on books and prays for them as a sign of gratitude.

Front

What does the term 'discreet' mean?

Back

Careful about what one says or does.

Front

Which character in Canterbury Tales is known for practicing natural medicine?

Back

The Doctor.

Front

Describe the physical appearance of the Reeve in Canterbury Tales.

Back

Old, thin, and has a closely shaven beard.

Front

What is the role of the Pardoner in Canterbury Tales?

Back

To sell indulgences (pardons) that forgive people for their sins.

Front

What is the significance of the Oxford Cleric's character in the context of Canterbury Tales?

Back

He represents the scholarly and intellectual pursuits of the time, often at the expense of practical living.

Front

What does the Doctor in Canterbury Tales symbolize?

Back

The corruption in the medical profession and the misuse of knowledge for profit.

Front

What is an indulgence in the context of Canterbury Tales?

Back

A pardon sold by the Pardoner that forgives people for their sins.

Front

How does Chaucer use the character of the Reeve to comment on social class?

Back

The Reeve is depicted as shrewd and manipulative, highlighting the complexities of social status and power.

Front

What is the main theme explored through the character of the Pardoner?

Back

The theme of greed and the moral implications of selling forgiveness.