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Who did the 3 ruffians set out to kill?

• Death

• Greed

• The Pardoner

• Other ruffians

The tone of “The Pardoner’s Prologue” could best be described as...

• Grave

• Satirical

• Melodramatic

• Jubilant

Answer explanation

The tone of the prologue is over-the-top and serves to point out social hypocrisy; it can therefore be considered satirical.

The Pardoner is a man of deep religious faith who strongly believes in doing God’s work.

• The Pardoner is a man of deep religious faith who strongly believes in doing God’s work.

• The Pardoner varies the theme of his sermons, but always speaks in a clear voice.

• The Pardoner wants to look and sound official so that no one will question his motives and impede his goals.

• The Pardoner knows the Pope, as well as other important religious figures, such as cardinals and bishops.

Answer explanation

The Pardoner uses “haughty” speech when he gives sermons, he considers his work a “game,” he “flaunts” the papal seal so that no one will hurt him or have the “impudence” to get in his way, and he uses a little Latin to spice up his sermons and make them sound more genuine.

What do the ruffians find underneath a tree?

• Treasure

• Poison

• The Host

• Eggs

What does the young ruffian buy while he's in town?

• Rat poison

• A knife

• Fire

• A pardon

Why does the Pardoner claim that his fake relics can heal people?

• So that the common folk will worship him

• So that he will be promoted into the Pope's inner circle

• So parishioners will pay him money for his "cured"

• He doesn't know the claim is fake. He truly believes he is curing people.

The moral of "The Pardoner's Tale" is...

• Friends can never be trusted.

• Greed is the source of all evil.

• A promise is a promise.

Upon drawing lots, what does the youngest ruffian have to do?

• He has to kill Death.

• He has to join a storytelling contest.

• He has to get food and drink for the other ruffians.

• He has to give the old man his youth.

What's the boy's attitude towards death?

• Respectful

• Hateful

• Superior

• Unconcerned

According to the Boy, what's the best attitude to take towards Death?

• Scorn him

• Flee from him.

• Search for him.

• Be careful of him.