Exploring Chaucer's Canterbury Tales

What is the title of the work from which the excerpt is taken?

• The Divine Comedy

• The Canterbury Tales

• Beowulf

• Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Who is the author of "The Canterbury Tales"?

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• John Milton

• Thomas Malory

In which century was "The Canterbury Tales" written?

• 12th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

What is the name of the inn where the pilgrims start their journey in "The Canterbury Tales"?

• The Green Dragon

• The Tabard

• The Prancing Pony

• The White Hart

How many pilgrims, including Chaucer, are mentioned as part of the company in "The Canterbury Tales"?

• 20

• 24

• 29

• 32

What language is "The Canterbury Tales" originally written in?

• Old English

• Middle English

• Modern English

• Latin

What is the prize for the best story told by the pilgrims in "The Canterbury Tales"?

• A gold coin

• A free dinner

• A new horse

• A holy relic

Who is the real-life person that the character Harry Bailey is based on?

• A famous knight

• A London merchant

• A pub landlord

• A royal advisor

Which of the following is NOT a character mentioned in the prompt as part of the pilgrims' group?

• A knight

• A prioress

• A king

• A miller

What is the significance of "The Canterbury Tales" in terms of the English language?

• It was the first book printed in England.

• It helped popularize the use of English in literature.

• It was the first book written in Old English.

• It was the first book to use rhyme.