Canterbury Tales

What is a pilgrim?

• A Priest

• A western traveler

• A person on a religious journey

• A member of the clergy

What season is described at the beginning of the prologue?

• Winter

• Beginning of spring

• End of spring

• The rainy season

Who is St. Thomas A Becket?

• A pilgrim

• A knight

• A martyred priest

• A king of state

Who suggested the telling of stories on the road to Canterbury?

• The Knight

• St. Thomas A Becket

• The Host

• Pilgrims

Which of these characters is not a main character in" Prisoners of War?"

• Palamon

• Arcite

• Chaucer

• Theseus

Why did everyone go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?

• To visit the court of King Henry II

• To visit the shrine of Saint Thomas a Becket

• To visit the grave of a beloved family member

• To visit the home of Geoffrey Chaucer

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the Knight?

• brave and strong

• truthful

• modest clothing

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Why was everyone at the Tabard Inn?

• They were 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.