Canterbury Tales Prologue

Why was everyone at the Tabard?

• They were preparing to make 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.

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.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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, head like a nut

• very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education
• forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall

Which of the following best describe the Nun?

• forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall

• fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married five times

• very delicate and refined, emphasis on appearance, proper eater

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

Which of the following best describe the Monk?

• big sparkly eyeballs, would rather be hunting, personable, bald, and fat

• fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married five 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

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
• all answer choices are correct

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following best describes the Host?

• His name is Harry Bailey, bright eyes a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs. "I've created a contest for the pilgrims to entertain all of us on this journey."

• 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

The Canterbury Tales show what life was like during this time period.

• True

• False

The purpose of the Prologue is to

• analyze religious customs
• reveal the narrator's thoughts
• introduce the cast of characters
• describe London during the Middle Ages

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.2