Prologue to The Canterbury Tales

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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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What were they going to Canterbury to see?

• the sights
• the archbishop
• the shrine of Thomas a Becket
• the narrator

Which of the following best describes the Knight?

• brave and strong
• truthful
• modest clothing
• all answer choices are correct

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Which of the following best describes the squire?

• expert woodsman, strong, and loyal
• would rather be hunting, loves the outdoors, big sparkly eyeballs
• very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education
• a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of the following best describes the Yeoman?

• loud, less busy than he seemed to be, well-spoken, and very wise
• a little too concerned with appearance, expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut"
• very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education
• forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of the following best describe the Prioress?

• forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall
• fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times
• very delicate and refined, emphasis on appearance, proper eater
• honest and hardworking, in peace and harmony with God and nature

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of the following best describe the Monk?

• big sparkly eyeballs, would rather be hunting, personable
• fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times
• very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education
• a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of the following best describe the Friar?

• He's fat and bald, would rather be hunting, personable
• Good voice, money hungry, plays the harp
• expert woodsman, strong, and loyal
• loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of the following best describe the Merchant?

• forking beard, money management is his downfall, knowledgeable businessman
• loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise
• white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by other pilgrims
• an oozing ulcer, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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
• all answer choices are correct