Exploring the General Prologue

What is the primary setting for the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales?

• A courtroom

• A tavern

• A church

• A marketplace

Who is the author of The Canterbury Tales?

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• William Shakespeare

• John Milton

• Thomas More

In which language was The Canterbury Tales originally written?

• Latin

• French

• Middle English

• Old English

How many pilgrims are making the journey to Canterbury in the "General Prologue"?

• 24

• 29

• 30

• 32

What is the destination of the pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales?

• Rome

• Jerusalem

• Canterbury

• Santiago de Compostela

Who proposes the storytelling contest among the pilgrims?

• The Knight

• The Host

• The Pardoner

• The Wife of Bath

What is the prize for the best tale in the storytelling contest?

• A gold coin

• A free meal

• A new horse

• A religious relic

Which character is described as having a "gap-toothed" smile?

• The Prioress

• The Wife of Bath

• The Miller

• The Summoner

Which character is known for their love of hunting and fine clothes?

• The Knight

• The Monk

• The Friar

• The Parson

Which character is described as being "as modest as a maid"?

• The Squire

• The Yeoman

• The Knight

• The Reeve