Intro to Chaucer

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 author was the presentation about?

• George Chaucer

• Geoffrey Chaser

• George Edwards

• Geoffrey Chaucer

Who did Chaucer marry?

• Phelipa de Rose

• Penelope

• Amelia

• Philipa de Roet

True or False:

Chaucer is considered to be the "Father of English literature".

• TRUE

• FALSE

When did Geoffrey Chaucer die?

• February 28, 1400

• September 14, 1400

• October 25, 1400

• April 21, 1400

Geoffrey Chaucer was born in...

• France

• Washington

• London

• Texas

Who wrote the following quote?

“Love will not be constrained by mastery. Beateth his wings, and, farewell, he is gone. Love is a thing as any spirit free.”

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• Jane Austin

• Charles Dickens

• George Eliot

True or False:

Chaucer was NOT given a life pension by the king.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Geoffrey Chaucer was the SECOND major European poet to write exclusively in English.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Who is known as the 'Father of English literature'?

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• John Milton

• Charles Dickens