The Canterbury Tales Prologue Exam

Who was the first character described in the Prologue of the Canterbury tales?

• The Dark Knight
• A good night
• The Knight
• The early morning light

Which of the following best describes the Knight?

• brave and strong
• truthful
• modest clothing
• all answer choices are correct

What were they going to Canterbury to see?

• the sights
• the archbishop
• the shrine of Thomas a Becket
• the narrator

Who did the narrator meet at the Tabbard Inn?

• Chaucer
• some members of the clergy
• 29 pilgrims
• 27 people on a pilgrimmage

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

Which of the following best describes the Wife of Bath?

• 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
• very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar to give her offering, married 5 times
• big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he is strong and plays the bagpipes

What other than his military prowess made the knight such a great knight?

• He was as modest as a maid
• He always said boorish things
• He fought for the favors of women
• He fought in only a few places

The nun or Prioress was concerned with imitating what type of behavior?

• brave
• courtly
• dainty
• loving

At a time when most people could not afford food, what does the nun's or Prioress's treatment of her dogs tell you about her?

• She is caring for her dog
• She does not care that others are starving and tends to her dog instead
• She always gives to the poor and to animals
• She is a devout nun.

What would you find the monk doing on a beautiful day?

• hunting
• praying
• caring for his ill aunt
• leading a sermon