Quiz on The Canterbury Tales

What is the premise of The Canterbury Tales?

• A group of people going on a treasure hunt

• A group of people going on a religious pilgrimage

• A group of people going on a vacation

• A group of people going on a business trip

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How many pilgrims are there in The Canterbury Tales?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 10

What is the rhyme scheme used in The Canterbury Tales?

• ABAB CDCD EFEF

• AAA BB CC DD

• ABABABCC

• ABBA ABBA CDE CDE

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What is the main reason why iambic pentameter is popular in English poetry?

• It is the oldest form of rhythm in English poetry

• It is the shortest line length for English poetry

• It is the easiest rhythm to write in

• It approximates the natural rhythm of everyday language

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What is enjambment in poetry?

• The use of words that imitate the sounds they describe

• The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines

• The continuation of a sentence without pause beyond the end of a line

• The deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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How many tales did Geoffrey Chaucer manage to complete before his death?

• 10

• 23

• 30

• 20

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What is the overall structure of The Canterbury Tales?

• A single linear narrative with one main story

• A collection of unrelated poems

• A series of philosophical essays

• A frame tale with multiple stories told by different characters

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What is the main reason why Chaucer's use of iambic pentameter was innovative?

• He wanted to imitate the style of ancient Greek and Roman poetry

• He wanted to challenge the traditional poetic conventions

• He wanted to experiment with a new form of rhythm

• He was writing in a language that had recently undergone dramatic changes

Why were the travelers at the Tabard Inn?

• They were making a pilgrimage to Canterbury.

• They were on a trip to see the Archbishop.

• They were looking for a place to eat.

• They were looking for a night out on the town.

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Why did everyone go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?

• To visit the court of King Henry II

• To visit the shrine of Saint Thomas a Becket

• To visit the grave of a beloved family member

• To visit the home of Geoffrey Chaucer