Understanding the Knight in Chaucer's General Prologue

Understanding the Knight in Chaucer's General Prologue

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Evelyn Hayes

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the General Prologue in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

The historical events of the time

The religious practices of the pilgrims

The portraits of the characters

The geographical locations of the pilgrimage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which character trait is NOT associated with the Knight according to Chaucer?

Worthiness

Chivalry

Arrogance

Honor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following adjectives is used by Chaucer to describe the Knight?

Greedy

Cowardly

Valiant

Deceitful

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Chaucer suggest about the Knight's social status?

He was a merchant

He was a commoner

He was next to the king in status

He was of low rank

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Chaucer's portrayal of the Knight suggest about his own background?

Chaucer was a merchant

Chaucer was a knight himself

Chaucer was a scholar

Chaucer was a farmer

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which of the following places did the Knight NOT fight?

Rome

Granada

Alexandria

Prussia

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Knight's participation in battles?

It shows his love for adventure

It highlights his dedication to the Christian faith

It demonstrates his desire for wealth

It indicates his rebellious nature

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