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Prologue from The Canterbury Tales

Authored by Gail Keeler

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 21+ times

Prologue from The Canterbury Tales
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many pilgrims are traveling to Canterbury?

24

29

18

30

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what language was the story written?

French

Middle English

Latin

Modern English

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the Nun in the story?

refined & sentimental

well educated and wise

friendly & fun loving

strong & outspoken

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What brings the characters together in the Prologue from The Canterbury Tales?

They all make their living through work for the church.

They are all escaping religious oppression in England.

They are all making a religious journey to a cathedral.

They are all members of the Knight's entourage.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?

William Shakespeare

Hardy

Chaucer

An unknown Monk

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following ideas is expressed most clearly in the Prologue from The Canterbury Tales?

the basic evil of mankind

the pitfalls of sensual pleasure

the conflicts inherent in society

the infinite variety of human nature

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which qualities of the Monk are most uncharacteristic of a typical monk? Choose 3 options.

his personable nature

his fur-lined sleeves

his bald head

his stable of horses

his fine jewelry

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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