Canterbury Tales - Medieval Times Review

Which of these is NOT a concept associated with feudalism?

• The distribution of land ownership

• people were often born into (and lived their lives) in distinct social classes

• The Church owned no land, and rented land from the king

• sometimes, knights from one lord were "hired" by other lords for conflicts

Which of these is NOT a trait of the code of chivalry?

• devout, and loyal to God

• respectful towards women - placing them on a pedestal

• enterprising - looking for new opportunities to advance

• loyalty to the King

• avoiding boastfulness and bragging

Canterbury Cathedral was (and still is) an important center of worship. Who was murdered there in 1170 which made it a site for pilgrimages?

Match the following pilgrims with their actions/traits:

• primary focus is to study, read, and learn

• The Miller

• is very straightforward with opinions, but also down-to-earth

• The Oxford Cleric

• is dishonest in selling goods

• The Friar

• spends too much time in bars and not trying to raise money

• The Pardoner

• is an obvious example of hypocrisy

• The Wife of Bath

Which of these Pilgrims does Chaucer seem to view MOST negatively?

• The Squire

• The Parson

• The Skipper

• The Nun

Which of these clergy members is the best example of his/her profession?

• The Nun

• The Parson

• The Monk

• The Friar

Match the following

• served as a sheriff, but also liked to celebrate

• The Monk

• ignored the old guidelines for behavior

• The Summoner

• accepted bribes and blackmailed

• The Franklin

• not "book smart," but "street smart"

• The Manciple

• had an amazing recall of court cases and rulings

• The Sergeant-at-Law

And, just as a review, the pilgrimage began in London (in Southwark) - what was the name of Harry Bailey's inn?

Place these events of the Pardoner's Tale in chronological order.

• The three young men become angry that a friend of theirs has died

• The youngest one plots against the older two

• The older two plot against the youngest one

• Greed takes over any feelings of revenge

• An old man wishes for death, and "knocks on his Mother's gate"

How does the Pardoner conclude his Tale?

• he prays for the souls of those who died due to their actions

• he begins his sermon and his selling routine

• he, along with the Host, encourage everyone to continue to the pilgrimage to Canterbury

• he is quickly forced to be quiet by the Summoner