Canterbury Tales Prologue

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What season is described in the opening passage of The Canterbury Tales? Options: summer, winter, spring, fall

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spring

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Why did everyone go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?

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to visit the shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket

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Why was everyone at the Tabbard?

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They were on their way making a pilgrimage to Canterbury.

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Which of the following best describes the squire?

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A courteous 20-something "lover and cadet, a lad of fire" who can sing, dance, joust, draw, etc

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Which of the following best describes the Yeoman? Options: loud, less busy than he seemed to be, well-spoken, and very wise; This "proper forester" is well-armed & "his head was like a nut, his face was brown"; very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education; forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall

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This "proper forester" is well-armed & "his head was like a nut, his face was brown"

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Which of the following best describe the Prioress? forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall, fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times, This tender-hearted character has little dogs & is fastidious about appearances. Speaks French, clean, well dressed, pretty about the face., honest and hardworking, in peace and harmony with God and nature

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This tender-hearted character has little dogs & is fastidious about appearances. Speaks French, clean, well dressed, pretty about the face.

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Which of the following best describe the Monk? avid hunter prefers to be "out of his cloister," personable priest." Irresistible lips, boots were soft, head was bald & shiny., fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times, very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education, a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance

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avid hunter prefers to be "out of his cloister," personable priest." Irresistible lips, boots were soft, head was bald & shiny.

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Which of the following best describe the Friar?

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This lisping church official "fixed up many a marriage" for "his young women"; begs for money.

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Which of the following best describe the Merchant? Options: an indebted "expert at currency exchange" with "a forking beard" and "motley dress", loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise, white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by other pilgrims, an oozing ulcer, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook

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an indebted "expert at currency exchange" with "a forking beard" and "motley dress"

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Which of the following best describes the Oxford Cleric?

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thin character rides a thin horse & spends all his money on "learning or another book."