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.

Which of the following best describes the cook?

has an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable hygiene

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

In writing the Canterbury Tales, Geoffery Chaucer is attempting to _________

present the world as he sees it.

present the world through the eyes of the pilgrims

present the world through the eys of the leaders

present the world in a mean and cruel manner.

Why was Chaucer going to Canterbury

to visit the tomb of Thomas 'a Beckett

In the prologue, Chaucer examines which four segments of Medieval England:

Old Feudal order, Merchant Class, Lower Rank, Clergy

Old Feudal order, Upper order, Peasants, Politicians

Peasants, Cook, Preacher, Politician

Chaucer wrote much of the Tales using his own form called____________.

both iambic pentameter and heroic couplet

The most accurate description of the group of pilgrims is as a

number of people who represent many different occupations, classes, and personalities

collection of people are who are obsessed with money and sensual pleasures.

group that comes from many walks of life, but consists only of deeply flawed individuals.

variety of individuals who have qualities that are meant to make you unhappy.

What does the narrator mean in saying these lines from the Prologue? But first I beg you, not to put it down / To my ill-breeding if my speech be plain.

He uses these words, especially "ill-breeding," to indicate that he is not royalty.

Forgive me for making up details to make what they said more interesting.

I am embarrassed to admit it, but I don't always stick to the truth.

I apologize for leaving out things that they said and did that are rude.

Chaucer describes the cook as having amazing talent with food but "What a pity... that he should have an ulcer on his knee." What does this tell us about Chaucer's attitude toward food preparation?

even a small, remote blemish makes a person unsanitary for preparing food

people should not prepare food with their knees

the cook really should wear pants

How does the narrator know the pilgrims at the Tabard Inn?

They decided to travel together 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.

In The Canterbury Tales the Skipper is the character that ...

made his prisoners walk the plank on his ship

the author considered a "proper forester" with a longbow and a face as brown as a nut

is a great hunter who used horses and greyhounds to bag his prey

is both an author and a pilgrim

Why does the author make the Oxford Cleric, who won't work but only focuses on study, such an ironic figure (well-educated yet poor, a philosopher yet short in his speech)?

to show that education without application cannot accomplish much

to explain that prayers will only take one so far

to make the cleric pathetic and unbelieveable

to imply that students are worthless people

Which of the following lines best describe the Prioress?

"She reached a hand sedately for the meat."

"French in the Paris style she did not know."

"She was by no means undergrown."

Which of the following best describes the squire?

the son of the Knight, had curly hair, and had many girlfriends

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

Chaucer does not believe that the Doctor has true spiritual reasons for going on the pilgrimage. What line best supports this statement?

He did not read The Bible very much."

"There were no superfluities for pleasure."

"Yet he was rather close as to expenses."

"He gave the man his medicine then and there."

The author describes the activities of the Friar with the lines, "...nothing good can come/ Of commerce with such slum-and gutter-dwellers." Which answer interprets Chaucer's feelings on the Friar's character the best?

That the Friar is a snob only out for money.

The Friar is a really lazy guy.

The Friar doesn't like being dirty.

Why do the pilgrims tell tales during the journey?

to pass the time in fun instead of being bored

because the host came up with the idea

What is Chaucer's primary purpose in writing The Prologue?

To establish himself as narrator

To introduce his cast of characters

To ridicule the church and English society

How does Chaucer feel about the church based upon the majority of the descriptions of the clergy class?

views them with disdain and disgust

envies their positions in society

believes they are too noble and unapproachable for the lower classes

sees them as holy and good examples to follow

What is important about the pilgrimage occurring in April?

spring symbolizes new beginnings and better weather for England

spring is the most reliable season for the pilgrims

spring is the least busy time of year for the English

Chaucer's favorite season was springtime

These were the people in the Nun’s group.

one priest and three monastery students

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What season is described in the opening passage of The Canterbury Tales?

summer

winter

spring

fall

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the Knight be dressed as he is?

He is modest.

He's a slob.

He's poor.

He's no longer a knight and does not wear his armor anymore.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did everyone go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?

To visit the shrine of Beowulf

to visit the shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket

To visit the grave of a beloved family member

To visit the shrine of King Alfred the Great

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

brave

courtly

unsophisticated

loving

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

hunting

praying

caring for his ill aunt

leading a sermon

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"She'd had five husbands, all at the church door".

wife of bath

host

pardoner

miller

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Proposed the plan of storytelling on the way to and from Canterbury".

reeve

knight

monk

host

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.3

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The Prologue Review

What season is described in the opening passage of The Canterbury Tales?

Why might the Knight be dressed as he is?

Why did everyone go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?

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

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

"She'd had five husbands, all at the church door".

"Proposed the plan of storytelling on the way to and from Canterbury".

What was the prize for who told the best story?

Why was everyone at the Tabbard?

Which of the following best describes the cook?

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