The Canterbury Tales Quiz Review

What does The Canterbury Tales show within its descriptions of the pilgrims?

• That human nature is varied and diverse

• That all people are hypocrites and bad in society

• That poor people are good and rich people are bad

What best describes THE NUN/PRIORESS?

• strong and outspoken

• friendly and fun loving

• refined / fancy and sentimental

• well educated and wise

Why are all of the characters together in The Canterbury Tales?

• They all work together at a church

• They are making a pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral

• They are part of the King's court

• They are escaping oppression

Which 2 qualities (CHOOSE 2) show that the Monk is not very typical or traditional in the things that he does?

• He wears fine clothes/jewelry

• He is very generous and giving to those who are poor

• He spends all of his days praying in his cloister

• He has lots of hunting horses and dogs

What does the Host (Harry Bailey) tell the pilgrims to do on their journey?

• Pray for him and his family

• Treat each other to dinner along the way

• Tell 2 stories each on the way there and back for a fun competition

• Keep on the lookout for robbers

EMINENT means to be above others in rank or achievement

• True

• False

to be DISCREET means to rashly take action without much thought

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Discreet means to be careful about what one says or does

DILIGENT means that you don't care about anything and don't work hard

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Diligent means having or showing care in one's work or duties

Throughout Chaucer's description of the FRIAR, we can tell that he....

• Is very kind and giving to the poor

• He abuses his position of power and uses people for money

• Is afraid to go out in public

• Care about educating the people of his church about God

From Chaucer's description of THE WOMAN FROM BATH, we can tell that she is:

• very religious and quiet

• has experienced a lot of tragedy in her life

• is prideful, selfish, and arrogant

• Is a great matchmaker for young couples