WorksheetsCanterbury Tales General Prologue Characterization
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following best describes the squire?
expert woodsman, strong, and loyal
would rather be hunting, loves the outdoors, big sparkly eyeballs
very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education
A courteous 20-something "lover and cadet, a lad of fire" who can sing, dance, joust, draw, etc
Which of the following best describes the Yeoman?
loud, less busy than he seemed to be, well-spoken, and very wise
This "proper forester" is well-armed & his face was sun browned." Carried peacock feathered arrows to hunt.
very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education
forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall
Which of the following best describe the Prioress?
forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall
fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times
huge forehead, very dainty, has little dogs, speaks some French
honest and hardworking, in peace and harmony with God and nature
Which of the following best describe the Monk?
avid hunter, fat, sleeves trimmed with grey fur, boots were soft, head was bald & shiny.
fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times
very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education
a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance
Which of the following best describe the Friar?
not very concerned about appearances. He just wants to the the will of God.
spends time in bars in the company of barmaids, offers light penance for gifts
expert woodsman, strong, and loyal
loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise
Which of the following best describe the Merchant?
an indebted "expert at currency exchange" with "a forking beard," "beaver fur hat" and "motley dress"
loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise
white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by other pilgrims
an oozing ulcer, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook
Which of the following best describes the Oxford Clerk?
bald and fat, had a preference for fine clothes and luxuries, and didn't care for hard work
thin character rides a thin horse & spends all his money on "learning or another book."
seemed wise, made a lot of money as a lawyer, knew the law by rote, less busy than he seemed to be
the Squire's servant, a woodsman
Which of the following best describes the Sergeant at Law?
Oxford student, very thin, loved learning and books
seemed wise, loud, wears an ugly coat, seems to be very busy.
liked to eat, drink and be merry, country gentleman with a dagger and a islk purse
forking beard, shrewd businessman, in debt
Which of the following best describes the guildsman?
well-dressed, they were very concerned about their appearance, representative of their various trades, feathered caps and dashing horses.
bearded sun browned, likes to drink, excellent sailor
bright deep red clothes, he and the apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, skilled, very well educated
wears a tabard smock, honest and hard-working
Which of the following best describes the cook?
very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the alter to give an offering, well-traveled, married 5 times
big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he is strong and plays the bagpipes
has an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable hygiene and health
very poor, ideal parish priest, well-educated
Which of the following best describes the Physician?
big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he plays the bagpipes
skinny, bad-tempered, great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather
wore scarlet and blue taffeta, made lots of money selling cures for the plague
white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by the other pilgrims
Which of the following best describes the Miller?
modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars
"master hand at stealing grain" has a hairy wart on his nose & is big in brawn & bone. He was a wrestler & played the bagpipes
forking beard; motley dress, money management is his downfall, very knowledgeable
very poor, he is the ideal parish priest, well educated
Which of the following best describes the Parson?:
modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars
very poor, no fancy dress, he is the ideal parish priest. Used a walking stick.
he is honest and hard-working, wears a tabard smock
very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times
Which of the following best describes the Manciple?
big brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he plays the bagpipes
bearded sun browned, likes o drink, knew about the stars
in charge of purchasing food for the law school, no physical description
bright eyes, a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs
Which of the following best describes the Plowman?
illiterate, in charge of purchasing food for the law school
dresses in green, may be a little too concerned about appearance
honest and hard-working, in harmony with God and nature, proud to do physical labor, brother of the Parson
bright eyes, a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs at the inn
Which of the following best describes the Pardoner?
good voice, good singer, cunning evil, merry, plays the harp
yellow, long greasy hair, smooth face. He carried fake relics that he claimed were from Saints, scam artist
narrow eyes, black, scabby eyebrows, children are afraid of him, good at what he does
modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars, brave, distinguished
Which of the following best describes the Host?
His name is Harry Bailey, bright eyes a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs
skinny, bad-tempered, a great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather phenomena
very poor, he is the ideal parish priest
an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable personal habits with hygiene
Who is portrayed as the perfect example of chivalry. He has just returned from The Crusades and is dressed plainly with battered armor, rode a fine cared for horse.
The Pardoner
The Summoner
The Knight
The Monk
What were the trades of the guildsmen on the pilgrimage?
a minstrel, barrel-maker, tailor, reeve
a merchant, teacher, lawyer, potter, weaver
a haberdasher, dyer, carpenter, weaver, arras-maker
a clerk, carpenter, barrel-maker, plowman, haberdasher
The owner of The Madelayne who makes his prisoners "walk the plank"; Smuggled, Dishonest, Drunk, difficult time riding a horse.
The Miller
The Knight
The Reeve
The Skipper
This pilgrim was large and somewhat deaf, had a red complexion, wore a wide hat and spurs and has been married five times.
The Host
The Cook
The Wife of Bath
The Skipper
He was old, choleric, and thin. He was a good manager and a good carpenter.
The Pardoner
The Friar
The Squire
The Reeve
He had a red face full of bumps, sores and scabs. He ate onions and drank too much. He would take bribes, had a garland of flowers on his head.
The Summoner
The Cook
The Plowman
The Miller
The pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales are travelling to Canterbury to visit
the tomb of William the Conqueror
the shrine of St Augustine
the shrine of King Henry II
the shrine of St Thomas Becket.
