Quiz on The Canterbury Tales

What is satire?

• A serious story

• A humorous critique

• A type of poem

• A historical account

How is the Pardoner’s Tale satirical?

• It praises the church

• It mocks greed and corruption

• It tells a love story

• It describes a battle

What is a frame story?

• A story within a story

• A single narrative

• A poem

• A historical document

How many stories should have been told in The Canterbury Tales?

• 10

• 24

• 30

• 100

What is feudalism?

• A modern government system

• A medieval social system

• A type of economy

• A religious belief

What are the class structures in feudalism?

• King, Nobles, Knights, Peasants

• President, Vice President, Senators

• Teachers, Students, Parents

• Managers, Employees, Interns

What is irony?

• A type of metal

• A literary device where the opposite of what is expected occurs

• A form of poetry

• A historical event

What is imagery?

• The use of vivid and descriptive language

• A type of painting

• A historical document

• A mathematical concept

Who is the author of The Canterbury Tales?

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• Charles Dickens

• J.K. Rowling

What message does The Canterbury Tales convey about humanity?

• The importance of wealth

• The complexity of human nature

• The power of technology

• The simplicity of life