The Canterbury Tales Quiz

Who is the narrator of The Canterbury Tales?

• The Knight

• Chaucer

• The Squire

• The Clerk

What is the challenge set up by the host, Harry Bailey?

• Each pilgrim should tell four tales on their journey

• Each pilgrim should recite a prayer at the shrine

• Each pilgrim should bring a gift for the host

• Each pilgrim should compose a song for the journey

Which pilgrim is described as a chivalrous nobleman who fought in the crusades?

• The Squire

• The Yeoman

• The Knight

• The Monk

Who is described as a lover and a lusty bachelor, and the only pilgrim with literary ambitions?

• The Franklin

• The Merchant

• The Squire

• The Clerk

Which pilgrim is licensed to beg in certain districts and is an excellent beggar?

• The Franklin

• The Monk

• The Merchant

• The Friar

Who is described as a little deaf and adept at making cloth?

• The Wife of Bath

• The Pardoner

• The Summoner

• The Nun

Which pilgrim is a business agent, purchaser of religious provisions, and a savvy financial operator?

• The Manciple

• The Parson

• The Reeve

• The Doctor of Medicine

Who is described as large and bold with bright eyes, and the outspoken and merry host of the Tabard Inn?

• The Knight

• The Squire

• The Clerk

• Harry Bailey