Geoffrey Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales

When did Chaucer begin writing the Canterbury Tales?

• 1387
• 1400
• 1066
• 1336

Why was Chaucer going to Canterbury

• to visit a friend
• to visit his mother
• to visit the tomb of Thomas 'a Beckett

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What role does the religious journey serve in Chaucer's writing?

• pilgrimage to have fun
• display all segments of medieval England.
• birthday celebration for his friend.
• to begin writing career

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As the pilgrims prepare for their journey, the host of the Inn, sets a challenge for each pilgrim to tell 

• four stories on the way to Canterbury and four stories on the return trip.
• tell one story going and one story on the return.
• tell two stories on the way to Canterbury and two on the return trip.
• tell two stories on the way to Canterbury

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What is one of the Wife of Bath's distinctive physical features?

• Very long hair

• A gap between her teeth

• Fair skin

• Freckles

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How many times has the Wife of Bath been married?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

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The Wife of Bath says she is an expert when it comes to...? 

• love.
• children.
• The Bible.
• travel.

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The Prioress is

• a nun

• a nun in charge of a convent

• a nun without veil

The Prioress sang the divine service prettily however

• she had a nasal voice

• she had a beautiful voice

• she had a shrill voice

The Prioress spoke

• French

• Spanish

• Italian