Why are the pilgrims traveling to Canterbury Cathedral?

to visit the shrine of St. Thomas Beckett

Why did Chaucer focus so much on apparel?

He was aware of the Sumptuary Laws and so were the readers.

Why was everyone at the Tabbard?

They were on their way making a pilgrimage to Canterbury.

They were on a trip to see the Archbishop.

They were looking for a place to eat.

They were in need of supplies and rest.

Which of the following best describes the squire?

a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance

expert woodsman, strong, and loyal

would rather be hunting, loves the outdoors, big sparkly eyeballs

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

Which of the following best describe the Prioress?

very delicate and refined, emphasis on appearance, proper eater

forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall

fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times

honest and hardworking, in peace and harmony with God and nature

Which of the following best describe the Friar?

Good voice, money hungry, plays the harp

He's fat and bald, would rather be hunting, personable

expert woodsman, strong, and loyal

loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise

Which of the following best describe the Merchant?

forking beard, money management is his downfall, knowledgeable businessman

loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise

white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by other pilgrims

an oozing ulcer, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook

Which of the following best describes the cook?

has an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable hygiene, great cook

very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the alter to give her offering, well-traveled, married 5 times

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he is strong and plays the bagpipes

very poor, ideal parish priest,well-educated

Which of the following best describes the Doctor?

bright, he and apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, very well educated

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he plays the bagpipes

skinny, bad-tempered, great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather

white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by the other pilgrims

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What season is described in the opening passage of The Canterbury Tales?

summer

winter

spring

fall

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the Knight be dressed as he is?

He is modest.

He's a slob.

He's poor.

He's no longer a knight and does not wear his armor anymore.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the knight do to his opponents in battle?

He kills them.

He breaks their bones.

He steals from them.

He enslaves them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Squire's appearance contrast with that of the Knight?

He is very concerned with how he looks and wants to dress to impress.

He dresses just like his father.

He doesn't care what he looks like.

He dresses like he is younger than he is.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did everyone go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?

To visit the shrine of Beowulf

to visit the shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket

To visit the grave of a beloved family member

To visit the shrine of King Alfred the Great

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Including the narrator, how many pilgrims were at the Tabard Inn that night?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Other than his military prowess,what made the knight such a great knight?

He was as modest

He always said boorish things

He fought solely for the favors of women

He fought in only a few places

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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The Prologue Quiz

What season is described in the opening passage of The Canterbury Tales?

Why might the Knight be dressed as he is?

What does the knight do to his opponents in battle?

How does the Squire's appearance contrast with that of the Knight?

Why did everyone go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?

Including the narrator, how many pilgrims were at the Tabard Inn that night?

Other than his military prowess,what made the knight such a great knight?

The nun or Prioress was concerned with imitating what type of behavior?

What would you find the monk doing on a beautiful day?

"He knew the taverns well...Better than lepers, beggars and that crew"

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