Pardoners

WHAT IS THE PARDONER'S PROFESSION?

• Scammer

• Con artist

• Sort of a preacher

• Highest position in the church

Which of the following occurred 2nd after the Pardoner finished his story?

• The Pardoner explains how he brings “relics” with supposed miraculous properties to his sermons and how people offer to pay him for their use.

• The Pardoner proclaims that his scheme has made him a hundred marks a year.

• The Pardoner admits that he does not care at all about punishing his congregants’ sins or about the salvation of their souls..

• The Pardoner says he always preaches on the same theme: Radix malorum est cupiditas.

HOW DEEPLY IS THE PARDONER INVESTED IN THE SALVATION OF HIS CONGREGANTS?

• HE CARES DEEPLY FOR THE CONGREGANTS.

• HIS INVESTMENT IS MIXED AS HE DOES CARE BUT DOES NOT DO THE RIGHT THING.

• HE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT SAVING THEIR SOULS.

• NONE OF THE ABOVE

In "The Pardoner's Tale," how does the Pardoner's character contribute to the story's main theme related to hypocrisy?

• By showing remorse for his sins at the end of the tale

• By preaching against greed while admitting to practicing it

• Be being the only virtuous character in the story

• By being a victim of the greed he condemns

How does the ending of "The Pardoner's Tale" serve as an example of situational irony?

• The three rioters end up finding the gold they seek.

• The three rioters die because of their greed, which is what they sought to escape.

• The Pardoner is revealed to be a noble character.

• The gold turns out to be cursed, leading to the downfall of the kingdom.

How does "The Pardoner's Tale" critique the church and its officials?

• By showing the church as the ultimate authority on morality

• By depicting a Pardoner who exploits his position for personal gain

• Through the Pardoner's attempt to correct his dishonesty and immorality

• By illustrating the church's role in eradicating greed

What type of irony is most evident when the Pardoner, greedy and dishonest, preaches against these sins?

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• No irony

What is the primary motif in "The Pardoner's Tale"?

• Power of friendship

• Inevitability of death

• Destructiveness of greed

• Importance of honesty

Which character trait best describes the Pardoner in Chaucer's tale?

• Immoral

• Angry

• Greedy

• Forgiving

What is the primary role of a Pardoner in medieval times?

• A) To sell indulgences and pardons for sins

• B) To lead religious services

• C) To write religious texts

• D) To enforce church laws