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WorksheetsThe Canterbury Tales: "The Prologue"
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Wears a veil; she is elegant, pretentious, and has dogs; wears a brooch with a saying on it; wide forehead; tries to hard
a)
nun
b)
knight
c)
squire
d)
yeoman
2.
Which of the following best describes the Knight?
a)
brave and strong
b)
truthful
c)
modest clothing
d)
all answer choices are correct
3.
What were they going to Canterbury to see?
a)
the sights
b)
the archbishop
c)
the shrine of Thomas a Becket
d)
the narrator
4.
Who did the narrator meet at the Tabbard Inn?
a)
Chaucer
b)
some members of the clergy
c)
29 pilgrims
d)
27 people on a pilgrimmage
5.
Which of the following best describes the squire?
a)
expert woodsman, strong, and loyal
b)
would rather be hunting, loves the outdoors, big sparkly eyeballs
c)
very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education
d)
a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance
6.
Which of the following best describes the Wife of Bath?
a)
very thin, only loves books, prefers books to clothes - spends all his money on education
b)
an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook
c)
very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar to give her offering, married 5 times
d)
big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he is strong and plays the bagpipes
7.
At a time when most people could not afford food, what does the nun's or Prioress's treatment of her dogs tell you about her?
a)
She is caring for her dog
b)
She does not care that others are starving and tends to her dog instead
c)
She always gives to the poor and to animals
d)
She is a devout nun.
8.
What would you find the monk doing on a beautiful day?
a)
hunting
b)
praying
c)
caring for his ill aunt
d)
leading a sermon
9.
"He knew the taverns well...Better than lepers, beggars and that crew"
a)
plowman
b)
friar
c)
manciple
d)
monk
10.
"He was an honest worker, good and true".
a)
plowman
b)
host
c)
merchant
d)
wife of bath
11.
"Could break down a door by running at it with his head".
a)
miller
b)
plowman
c)
cleric student
d)
(prioress) nun
12.
"Preferred to spend his money on books rather than on good clothes".
a)
wife of bath
b)
monk
c)
clerical student
d)
knight
13.
"Was deeply in debt though no one knew it"
a)
Merchant
b)
Squire
c)
Miller
d)
Host
14.
What was the prize for who told the best story?
a)
lunch
b)
dinner
c)
dessert
d)
drink
15.
Which of the following best describes the Doctor?
a)
big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he plays the bagpipes
b)
skinny, bad-tempered, great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather
c)
bright, he and apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, very well educated
d)
white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by the other pilgrims
16.
Which of the following best describes the Parson?:
a)
modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars
b)
very poor, no fancy dress, he is hte ideal parish priest
c)
he is honest and hard-working, wears a tabard smock
d)
very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times
17.
Which of the following best describes the Pardoner?
a)
good voice, good singer, cunning evil, merry, plays the harp
b)
yellow, long greasy hair, most corrupt, he is good at what he does
c)
narrow eyes, black, scabby eyebrows, children are afraid of him, good at what he does
d)
modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars, brave, distinguished
18.
Which of the following best describes the Summoner?
a)
dresses in green, may be a little too concerned with appearance, an "expert" woodsman
b)
very delicate & refined, emphasis on appearance, speaks French
c)
loud, probably less busy and less wise, well spoken
d)
narrow eyes, black, scabby eyebrows, children are afraid of him, good at what he does
19.
Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
a)
Shakespeare
b)
Chaucer
c)
Unknown
d)
Tolkein
20.
Which of the following best describes the Yeoman?
a)
loud, less busy than he seemed to be, well-spoken, and very wise
b)
a little too concerned with appearance, expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut"
c)
very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education
d)
forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall
21.
Who was the first character described in the Prologue of the Canterbury tales?
a)
The Dark Knight
b)
A good night
c)
The Knight
d)
The early morning light
22.
What season is described in the opening passage of The Canterbury Tales?
a)
summer
b)
winter
c)
spring
d)
fall
23.
"... Had followed chivalry, truth, honor, generousness and courtesy
a)
merchant
b)
knight
c)
reeve
d)
monk
24.
"She'd had five husbands, all at the church door".
a)
wife of bath
b)
host
c)
pardoner
d)
miller
25.
He wore a coat and hood of green and carried the medal of St. Christopher.
a)
Squire
b)
Young squire
c)
Yeoman
d)
Prioress (nun)
26.
"Like his brother, he was an honest worker, good and true".
a)
plowman
b)
host
c)
merchant
d)
wife of bath
27.
"Proposed the plan of storytelling on the way to and from Canterbury".
a)
reeve
b)
knight
c)
monk
d)
host
28.
"He was the father of the young squire"
a)
Knight
b)
Parson
c)
Student
d)
Plowman
29.
Why was everyone at the Tabbard?
a)
They were on their way making a pilgrimage to Canterbury.
b)
They were on a trip to see the Archbishop.
c)
They were looking for a place to eat.
d)
They were in need of supplies and rest.
30.
Which of the following best describe the Monk?
a)
big sparkly eyeballs, would rather be hunting, personable
b)
fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times
c)
very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education
d)
a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance
31.
Which of the following best describes the Sergeant at Law?
a)
Oxford student, very thin, loved learning and books
b)
seemed wise, loud, less busy than he seemed to be
c)
liked to eat, drink and be merry, country gentleman with a dagger and a islk purse
d)
forking beard, shrewd businessman, in debt
32.
Which of the following best describes the Franklin?
a)
very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education
b)
white beard, spent his money freely, enjoys the good life, well-liked by the other pilgrims
c)
loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, incredible memory
d)
well-dressed, concerned about appearance, representative of various trades
33.
Which of the following best describes the Miller?
a)
modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars
b)
big brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, plays bagpipes
c)
forking beard; motley dress, money management is his downfall, very knowledgeable
d)
very poor, he is the ideal parish priest, well educated
34.
Which of the following best describes the Manciple?
a)
big brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he plays the bagpipes
b)
bearded sun browned, likes o drink, knew about the stars
c)
illiterate, in charge of purchasing food for the law school
d)
bright eyes, a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs
35.
Which of the following best describes the Plowman?
a)
illiterate, in charge of purchasing food for the law school
b)
dresses in green, may be a little too concerned about appearance
c)
wears a tabard, he is honest and hard-working, in peace and harmony with God and nature
d)
bright eyes, a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs at the inn
36.
Which of the following best describes the Shipman/Skipper?
a)
bright eyes, a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs at the inn
b)
big brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, plays the bagpipes
c)
bright, deep red clothes, he and apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, very well educated
d)
bearded sun browned face, likes to drink, knew about the stars, constellations, and navigation
37.
What kind of story is "The Canterbury Tales"?
a)
parable
b)
epic poem
c)
frame tale
d)
Aesop's tale
38.
Which character carried the bow and arrows?
a)
The Knight
b)
The Squire
c)
The Yeoman
d)
The Nun
39.
Which character seemed to be a bit pretentious?
a)
Knight
b)
Squire
c)
Nun
d)
Monk
40.
A proper forester; green coat; carries a bow and arrows with peacock feathers; wears a medal of St. Christopher
a)
nun
b)
squire
c)
yeoman
d)
knight
41.
Son of the knight; 20; beautiful with curly hair; sings, writes, and dances; loves all night long
a)
knight
b)
squire
c)
nun
d)
yeoman
42.
Has been in battles and is wise, modest, and true; has horses, but is not gaily dressed; going to give thanks; follows chivalry
a)
yeoman
b)
nun
c)
squire
d)
knight
43.
Likes to hunt; violates religious vows outright; owns dogs and is lavishly dressed; bald and fat; likes to eat
a)
monk
b)
friar
c)
student
d)
merchant
44.
Supposed to be a beggar in poverty but does not follow this; finds husbands for women; named Hubert; con-artist
a)
monk
b)
friar
c)
merchant
d)
clerk
45.
Self involved and opinionated; in debt; more interested in appearance of wealth and status, than honesty
a)
monk
b)
friar
c)
merchant
d)
student
46.
Extreme poverty; looks slender and serious; studies books; not social; has a tone of moral virtue
a)
monk
b)
friar
c)
merchant
d)
student
47.
Specializes in deeds; travels around; takes cases he can win; ugly colored coat with silken belt
a)
lawyer
b)
franklin
c)
skipper
d)
doctor
48.
Wealthy landowner; not of noble birth; royal tax collector; white beard; likes wine and meat; he’s with the Lawyer
a)
lawyer
b)
franklin
c)
skipper
d)
doctor
49.
widely traveled; ignores conscience in battle
a)
lawyer
b)
franklin
c)
skipper
d)
doctor
50.
Knows the 4 elements and how to use them to diagnose; loves gold; well spoken
a)
lawyer
b)
franklin
c)
skipper
d)
doctor
51.
First to give at church; had 5 husbands; has made 3 pilgrimages already; red hosiery; pleasant and easygoing
a)
wife
b)
parson
c)
plowman
d)
miller
52.
Humble parish priest; model of Christianity; gives away his income; he’s with his brother, the Plowman
a)
wife
b)
parson
c)
plowman
d)
miller
53.
Honest worker; very moral and spiritual; works the soil; he’s with his brother, the Parson
a)
wife
b)
parson
c)
plowman
d)
miller
54.
Big man; very strong and ugly; stole grain; played bagpipes; red beard
a)
wife
b)
parson
c)
plowman
d)
miller
55.
Illiterate but smarter than the lawyers; cheats those he works for; provides foods for lawyers
a)
miller
b)
manciple
c)
reeve
d)
summoner
56.
Estate manager; old, angry and thin; knew how to trick to avoid unpaid debt; stole from his master
a)
miller
b)
manciple
c)
reeve
d)
summoner
57.
Pimples on face; loves to drink; brings people to court; children are afraid of him
a)
reeve
b)
summoner
c)
pardoner
d)
host
58.
Authorized to sell indulgences/pardons for sins; only interested in self; long greasy yellow hair; can be paid off; bag of fake relics
a)
reeve
b)
summoner
c)
pardoner
d)
host
59.
Bright eyes and striking; manly and merry; the pilgrims’ guide and story judge
a)
host
b)
pardoner
c)
summoner
d)
wife
60.
what does 'sundry' mean?
a)
miscellaneous
b)
assorted
c)
several
d)
diverse
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