Chaucer Timeline QUIZ 3rd Period

In 1337, the Hundred Years' War was with which country?

• Germany

• France

• Spain

• Russia

In 1340, where was Chaucer likely born?

• London

• Paris

• Amsterdam

• Surrey

Between 1340-1350, Chaucer served as a _______ and a ______ to the king.

• teacher, diplomat

• advisor, diplomat

• lawyer, diplomat

• advisor, teacher

What war was Chaucer captured in?

• The Hundred Years' War

• the War of the Roses

• the War Between France and Germany

• the Spanish American War

How did the bubonic plague start in 1349?

• infected fleas

• cross contamination in food

• from a ship

• none of the above

Why was Chaucer assigned to be the attendant to the wife of the prince in 1357?

• he was obsessed with her

• he wanted revenge

• his parents had high status

• he was homeless

In 1362, what was the famous play William Langland wrote?

• "Bubonic Plague"

• "The Book of the Duchess"

• "The Canterbury Tales"

• "Piers Plowman"

Who died in the Tower of London in 1364?

• King John II

• Chaucer

• King Arthur

• Richard II

In 1365, Chaucer married who?

• Rose

• Anne

• Philippa

• Charlene

What was Chaucer's first diplomatic mission?

• messenger

• lawyer

• chef

• writer