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 reason is given for 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

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

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

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."

What tradesmen were there?

A Haberdasher, a Dyer, a Carpenter, a Weaver, and a Carpet-maker

A Minstrel, a Barrel-maker, a Tailor, and a Reeve

A Merchant, a Teacher, a Lawyer, a Potter and a Weaver

A Clerk, a Carpenter, a Barrel-maker, a Plowman, and a Haberdasher

Which of the following best describes the squire?

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

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

Which of the following best describe the Monk?

big sparkly eyeballs, would rather be hunting, personable

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

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 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

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

Prologue to the Canterbury Tales

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English

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11th - 12th Grade

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CCSS

RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which month does the pilgrims go on this journey?

April

May

June

July

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many pilgrims were on the journey?

100

58

29

10

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Canterbury Tales is structured as a

Frame Story

Flashback

Allegory

Exemplium

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

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.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

5.

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the prize for who told the best story?

lunch

dinner

dessert

drink

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?

Unknown

Geoffrey Chaucer

The Venerable Bede

Edmund Spenser

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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Prologue to the Canterbury Tales

50 questions

During which month does the pilgrims go on this journey?

How many pilgrims were on the journey?

The Canterbury Tales is structured as a

Why was everyone at the Tabbard?

What were they going to Canterbury to see?

What was the prize for who told the best story?

Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?

The Father of English poetry is _________.

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

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

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