Quiz on Surnames and The Canterbury Tales

Which civilization was one of the earliest to use surnames?

• Egypt

• Rome

• Greece

• China

What type of surnames identify people as their fathers' children?

• Nicknames

• Occupational names

• Patronymic names

• Locative names

In which period did last names first appear in Europe?

• Ancient Greece

• Middle Ages

• Renaissance

• Industrial Revolution

What is the primary theme of The Canterbury Tales?

• The role of technology

• The importance of wealth

• The journey

• The significance of war

What literary technique does Chaucer use in The Canterbury Tales?

• Free verse

• Iambic pentameter

• Stream of consciousness

• Haiku

What was a common destination for pilgrims in England?

• Santiago de Compostela

• York

• Canterbury Cathedral

• London

What did pilgrims hope to achieve through their journeys?

• Wealth

• Spiritual salvation

• Fame

• Political power

Which group of people was not portrayed in The Canterbury Tales?

• Merchants

• Nobles

• Clergy

• Peasants

What is a key metaphor for life in The Canterbury Tales?

• A market

• A feast

• A battle

• A journey

What was a common reason for the loss of last names among enslaved people in the United States?

• They lost them in battles

• They were stripped of their names by slave owners

• They changed them voluntarily

• They were given new names by the government