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, 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

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

The characters in The Canterbury Tales represent the three estates:

The nobility, the clergy, and the commoners.

The women, the men, and the children.

The royalty, the nobility, and the workers.

The pilgrims, the farmers, and the city folks.

a former friend of King Henry II

Which of the following best describes the Squire?

a ladies' man, a singer and songwriter, prides himself on his appearance

an expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut," carries peacock- feathered arrows

bald and fat, has a preference for hunting and fine clothes, doesn't care for hard work

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

Which of the following best describes the Yeoman?

an expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut," carries peacock- feathered arrows

loud, less busy than he seems to be, well-spoken, and very wise

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

forked beard, very good at business, makes money at others' expense

Which of the following best describes the Prioress?

very delicate and refined, emphasis on appearance, proper eater

forked beard, very good at business, makes money at others' expense

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

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

Which of the following best describes the Monk?

bald and fat, has a preference for hunting and fine clothes, doesn't care for hard work

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, a singer and songwriter, prides himself on his appearance

Which of the following best describes the Friar?

receives payment for others' confessions, marries off young women, takes money from widows

bald and fat, has a preference for hunting and fine clothes, doesn't care for hard work

an expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut," carries peacock- feathered arrows

loud, probably less busy than he pretends to be, wise

Which of the following best describes the Merchant?

forked beard, very good at business, makes money at others' expense

loud, probably less busy than he pretends to be, wise

white beard, spends his money freely, well-liked by other pilgrims

has an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable hygiene

Which of the following best describes the Clerk?

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

bald and fat, has a preference for fine clothes and luxuries, and doesn't care for hard work

seems wise, made a lot of money as a lawyer, knew the law by rote, less busy than he seemed to be

an expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut," carries peacock- feathered arrows

What other people were in the Nun's group?

Haberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, and Carpet maker

Which of the following best describes the Serjeant at Law?

seemed wise, loud, less busy than he seemed to be

Oxford student, very thin, loved learning and books

liked to eat, drink and be merry, country gentleman with a dagger and a islk purse

forking beard, shrewd businessman, in debt

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 Doctor?

bright, he and apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, very well educated

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he plays the bagpipes

skinny, bad-tempered, great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather

white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by the other pilgrims

Which of the following best describes the Wife of Bath?

very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar to give her offering, married 5 times

very thin, only loves books, prefers books to clothes - spends all his money on education

an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he is strong and plays the bagpipes

Which of the following best describes the Miller?

big brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, plays bagpipes

modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars

forking beard; motley dress, money management is his downfall, very knowledgeable

very poor, he is the ideal parish priest, well educated

Which of the following best describes the Parson?:

very poor, no fancy dress, he is hte ideal parish priest

modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars

he is honest and hard-working, wears a tabard smock

very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times

Which of the following best describes the Manciple?

illiterate, in charge of purchasing food for the law school

big brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he plays the bagpipes

bearded sun browned, likes o drink, knew about the stars

bright eyes, a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs

Which of the following best describes the Plowman?

wears a tabard, he is honest and hard-working, in peace and harmony with God and nature

illiterate, in charge of purchasing food for the law school

dresses in green, may be a little too concerned about appearance

bright eyes, a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs at the inn

Which of the following best describes the Pardoner?

yellow, long greasy hair, most corrupt, he is good at what he does

good voice, good singer, cunning evil, merry, plays the harp

narrow eyes, black, scabby eyebrows, children are afraid of him, good at what he does

modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars, brave, distinguished

Which of he following best describes the Reeve?

skinny, bad-tempered, a great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather phenomena

bright eyes, a little overweight, an excellent host

dresses in green, may be a little too concerned with appearance, an "expert" woodsman, strong, loyal

forking beard; motley dress, in debt, knows a good bargain

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

Canterbury Tales Prologue

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English

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12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.3

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40 questions

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1.

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.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

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.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Including the narrator, how many pilgrims were at the Tabard Inn that night?

30

28

25

12

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

5.

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.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

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.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

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.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Canterbury Tales Prologue

40 questions

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?

Including the narrator, how many pilgrims were at the Tabard Inn that night?

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?

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