Canterbury Tales- Literature Quiz I

Who is the author of "The Canterbury Tales"?

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• John Milton

• Charles Dickens

What is the main setting for "The Canterbury Tales"?

• A castle

• A forest

• A pilgrimage to Canterbury

• A battlefield

In "A Knight's Tale," who is the main character?

• Palamon

• Arcite

• Theseus

• Emily

What is the relationship between Palamon and Arcite?

• Brothers

• Cousins

• Friends

• Rivals

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Why do Palamon and Arcite become rivals?

• They both want to be king

• They both love the same woman

• They both want to win a tournament

• They both seek revenge

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Who does Palamon and Arcite both fall in love with?

• Hippolyta

• Emily

• Theseus

• Diana

Who is the author of "The Canterbury Tales"?

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• Charles Dickens

• J.K. Rowling

What is the main setting for "The Canterbury Tales"?

• A castle in England

• A village in France

• A pilgrimage to Canterbury

• A ship on the sea

Why do Palamon and Arcite become rivals?

• They want to be king

• They both love the same woman

• They are from different countries

• They have a family feud

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What is the ultimate fate of Arcite in the story?

• He becomes king

• He marries the princess

• He dies from injuries

• He wins the tournament

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