Pardoner's Tale Retake 11/16/23

What are the Pardoner's motives in the story?

• The Pardoner's motives are to spread the word of God and convert sinners

• The Pardoner's motives are to seek revenge on those who have wronged him

• The Pardoner's motives are to find true love and happiness

• The Pardoner's motives are to make money and feel superior by selling indulgences and relics and exposing the sins of others.

How is the Pardoner characterized in the tale?

• Intelligent and knowledgeable

• Hypocritical and corrupt

• Generous and kind-hearted

• Honest and trustworthy

What is an example of irony in the Pardoner's Tale?

• The Pardoner gives away all his money to the poor.

• The Pardoner preaches against greed, yet he is greedy himself.

• The Pardoner is a poor and humble man.

• The Pardoner is known for his honesty and integrity.

What is the main theme of the Pardoner's Tale?

• The main theme is the triumph of love and forgiveness.

• The main theme is the dangers of greed and the corrupting power of money.

• The main theme is the importance of friendship and loyalty.

• The main theme is the pursuit of power and ambition.

Why does the Pardoner tell the story of the three rioters?

• The Pardoner tells the story of the three rioters to entertain his audience.

• The Pardoner tells the story of the three rioters to educate his audience about the consequences of greed.

• The Pardoner tells the story of the three rioters to warn his audience about the dangers of excessive drinking.

• The Pardoner tells the story of the three rioters to manipulate his audience and sell his fake relics.

How do the rioters die in the Pardoner's Tale?

• They kill each other

• They commit suicide

• They die of natural causes

• They are executed by the authorities

What is the moral lesson of the Pardoner's Tale?

• Kindness is the key to success.

• Greed is the root of all evil.

• Honesty is not always the best policy.

• Money can buy happiness.

What role does the old man play in the Pardoner's Tale?

• The old man plays the role of a hero.

• The old man plays the role of a villain.

• The old man plays the role of a beggar.

• The old man plays the role of a guide and symbol of death.

Definition: an enemy; opponent

• vermin
• foe
• adversary
• nemesis

what does avarice mean?

• generosity towards people

• a type of rice

• extremely low income

• extreme greed for wealth or material gain.