What other people were in the Nun's group?

Haberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, and Carpet maker

Which of the following best describe the Monk?

big sparkly eyeballs, would rather be hunting, personable

Which of the following best describe the Friar?

Good voice, money hungry, plays the harp

He's fat and bald, would rather be hunting, personable

loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise

Which of the following best describe the Merchant?

forking beard, money management is his downfall, knowledgeable businessman

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

Which of the following best describes the Oxford Cleric?

loved to learn for the sake of learning, very thin, loves books

bald and fat, had a preference for fine clothes and luxuries, and didn't care for hard work

seemed wise, made a lot of money as a lawyer, knew the law by rote, less busy than he seemed to be

the Squire's servant, a woodsman

Which of the following best describes the Serjeant at Law?

seemed wise, loud, less busy than he seemed to be

Oxford student, very thin, loved learning and books

liked to eat, drink and be merry, country gentleman with a dagger and a islk purse

forking beard, shrewd businessman, in debt

Which of the following best describes the Franklin?

white beard, spent his money freely, enjoys the good life, well-liked by the other pilgrims

loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, incredible memory

well-dressed, concerned about appearance, representative of various trades

Which of the following best describes the guildsman?

well-dressed, they were very concerned about their appearance, representative of their various trades

bearded sun browned, likes to drink, an excellent sailor

bright deep red clothes, he and the apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, skilled, very well educated

wears a tabard smock, honest and hard-working

Which of the following best describes the cook?

has an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable hygiene, great cook

very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the alter to give her offering, well-traveled, married 5 times

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he is strong and plays the bagpipes

very poor, ideal parish priest,well-educated

What game does the host propose to the pilgrims?

they tell two stories on the way to Canterbury

they tell two stories on the way from Canterbury

the winner with the best story gets a free meal at the expense of the other travelers

Which of the following best describes the Doctor?

bright, he and apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, very well educated

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he plays the bagpipes

skinny, bad-tempered, great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather

white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by the other pilgrims

Which of the following best describes the Wife of Bath?

very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar to give her offering, married 5 times

very thin, only loves books, prefers books to clothes - spends all his money on education

an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he is strong and plays the bagpipes

Which of the following best describes the Miller?

big brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, plays bagpipes

modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars

forking beard; motley dress, money management is his downfall, very knowledgeable

very poor, he is the ideal parish priest, well educated

Which of the following best describes the Parson?:

very poor, no fancy dress, he is hte ideal parish priest

modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars

he is honest and hard-working, wears a tabard smock

Which of the following best describes the Manciple?

illiterate, in charge of purchasing food for the law school

big brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he plays the bagpipes

bearded sun browned, likes o drink, knew about the stars

bright eyes, a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs

Which of the following best describes the Plowman?

wears a tabard, he is honest and hard-working, in peace and harmony with God and nature

illiterate, in charge of purchasing food for the law school

dresses in green, may be a little too concerned about appearance

bright eyes, a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs at the inn

Which of the following best describes the Pardoner?

yellow, long greasy hair, most corrupt, he is good at what he does

good voice, good singer, cunning evil, merry, plays the harp

narrow eyes, black, scabby eyebrows, children are afraid of him, good at what he does

modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars, brave, distinguished

Which of he following best describes the Reeve?

skinny, bad-tempered, a great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather phenomena

bright eyes, a little overweight, an excellent host

dresses in green, may be a little too concerned with appearance, an "expert" woodsman, strong, loyal

forking beard; motley dress, in debt, knows a good bargain

Which of the following best describes the Summoner?

narrow eyes, black, scabby eyebrows, children are afraid of him, good at what he does

dresses in green, may be a little too concerned with appearance, an "expert" woodsman

very delicate & refined, emphasis on appearance, speaks French

loud, probably less busy and less wise, well spoken

Which of the following best describes the Host?

His name is Harry Bailey, bright eyes a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs

skinny, bad-tempered, a great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather phenomena

very poor, he is the ideal parish priest

an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable personal habits with hygiene

Which of the following best describes the Shipman/Skipper?

bearded sun browned face, likes to drink, knew about the stars, constellations, and navigation

bright eyes, a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs at the inn

big brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, plays the bagpipes

bright, deep red clothes, he and apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, very well educated

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the narrator meet at the Tabbard Inn?

Chaucer

some members of the clergy

29 pilgrims

27 people on a pilgrimmage

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was everyone at the Tabbard?

They were on their way making a pilgrimage to Canterbury.

They were on a trip to see the Archbishop.

They were looking for a place to eat.

They were in need of supplies and rest.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were they going to Canterbury to see?

the sights

the archbishop

the shrine of Thomas a Becket

the narrator

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the Knight?

brave and strong

truthful

modest clothing

all answer choices are correct

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the squire?

expert woodsman, strong, and loyal

would rather be hunting, loves the outdoors, big sparkly eyeballs

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the Yeoman?

loud, less busy than he seemed to be, well-spoken, and very wise

a little too concerned with appearance, expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut"

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

very delicate and refined, emphasis on appearance, proper eater

honest and hardworking, in peace and harmony with God and nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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