Canterbury Tales Characters Review

Why are the pilgrims going on the pilgrimage?

• Guilt

• Religious Devotion

• Loneliness

• Boredom

Why did everyone "especially" 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

What time of year are the pilgrims departing for Canterbury?

• spring

• fall

• summer

• winter

In order to reveal his characters, Chaucer uses all of these techniques EXCEPT

• presenting their words and actions
• providing details of their homes
• Describing their looks and dress
• telling us directly what the characters are like

Why did everyone "especially" 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

Who is the author of the Canterbury Tales?

• Shakespeare

• Ovid

• Chaucer

• Homer

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Which character was in 15 battles?

• Knight

• Squire

• Yeoman

• Nun

• Monk

Which character followed modern rules?

• Knight

• Squire

• Yeoman

• Nun

• Monk

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which character is strong and agile?

• Knight

• Squire

• Yeoman

• Nun

• Monk

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which character had a broach that says "Love Conquers All"?

• Knight

• Squire

• Yeoman

• Nun

• Monk

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6