TED-Ed: Everything you need to know to read "The Canterbury Tales" - Iseult Gillespie

TED-Ed: Everything you need to know to read "The Canterbury Tales" - Iseult Gillespie

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The video explores Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales', a collection of 24 stories told by various characters on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. The tales, written in Middle English, blend humor and satire to depict medieval society. Chaucer's work reflects the social hierarchy and diverse dialects of the time. Despite its length, the narrative remains unfinished, leaving the question of the best tale open to interpretation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the miller's tale in The Canterbury Tales?

A moral lesson

A tragic love story

A heroic adventure

A comedic and bawdy narrative

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which language was The Canterbury Tales originally written in?

Old English

Middle English

Modern English

Latin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the pilgrimage in The Canterbury Tales?

To escape from war

To visit the Shrine of Saint Thomas Becket

To find treasure

To meet the king

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Chaucer use the characters' language in The Canterbury Tales?

To create confusion

To satirize their world views

To teach grammar

To promote unity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is The Canterbury Tales considered unfinished?

Chaucer lost interest

The prologue introduces more stories than are completed

Chaucer passed away before finishing

The manuscript was destroyed