The Pardoner's Tale Quiz

What is the primary theme of "The Pardoner's Tale"?

• True love

• The dangers of greed

• The power of forgiveness

• The importance of loyalty

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

What do the three rioters initially set out to do?

• Find a hidden treasure

• Seek revenge on a thief

• Kill Death

• Protect their village from a plague

Where do the three men find the gold coins?

• In a cave

• Under a tree

• In a river

• Inside a church

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What do the three men decide to do after finding the gold?

• Share it equally

• Bury it again

• Guard it until nightfall

• Divide it and go their separate ways

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.4

How do the three rioters plan to kill each other?

• By poisoning each other’s food

• By stabbing each other while they sleep

• By pushing each other off a cliff

• By setting a trap with the gold

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the ultimate fate of the three rioters?

• They all die from their own treachery

• They become rich and live happily

• They are caught by the authorities

• They repent and seek forgiveness

How does the Pardoner use the tale to manipulate his audience?

• He encourages them to seek revenge

• He promotes the idea of forgiveness

• He offers them relics to avoid a similar fate

• He warns them against the dangers of travel

What does the Pardoner reveal about himself at the end of the tale?

• He is a deeply religious man

• He is also driven by greed and corruption

• He regrets telling the story

• He wishes to change his ways

What is ironic about the Pardoner telling this tale?

• He is known for his honesty

• He refuses to accept any money

• He condemns the very sin he practices

• He admits to never having sinned

What lesson is the Pardoner trying to teach with his tale?

• The inevitability of death

• The futility of hard work

• The dangers of greed and avarice

• The importance of friendship