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ENGLISH12 Term 1 EXAM REVIEW

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What season is described in the opening passage of The Canterbury Tales?
a)
summer
b)
winter
c)
spring
d)
fall
2.
Why might the Knight be dressed as he is?
a)
He is modest.
b)
He's a slob.
c)
He's poor.
d)
He's no longer a knight and does not wear his armor anymore.
3.
Why did everyone go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?
a)
To visit the shrine of Beowulf
b)
to visit the shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket
c)
To visit the grave of a beloved family member
d)
To visit the shrine of King Alfred the Great
4.
Including the narrator, how many pilgrims were at the Tabard Inn that night?
a)
30
b)
28
c)
25
d)
12
5.
The nun or Prioress was concerned with imitating what type of behavior?
a)
brave
b)
courtly
c)
unsophisticated
d)
loving
6.
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
7.
"She'd had five husbands, all at the church door".
a)
wife of bath
b)
host
c)
pardoner
d)
miller
8.
"Proposed the plan of storytelling on the way to and from Canterbury".
a)
reeve
b)
knight
c)
monk
d)
host
9.
What was the prize for who told the best story?
a)
lunch
b)
dinner
c)
dessert
d)
drink
10.
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.
11.
Which of the following best describes the cook?
a)
very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the alter to give her offering, well-traveled, married 5 times
b)
big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he is strong and plays the bagpipes
c)
has an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable hygiene, great cook
d)
very poor, ideal parish priest,well-educated
12.
What game does the host propose to the pilgrims?
a)
they tell two stories on the way to Canterbury
b)
they tell two stories on the way from Canterbury
c)
the winner with the best story gets a free meal at the expense of the other travelers
d)
all answer choices are correct
13.
The Canterbury Tales is an example of what type of story?
a)
bildungsroman
b)
roman a clef
c)
la nueva narrativa
d)
frame story
14.
Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
a)
Unknown
b)
Geoffrey Chaucer
c)
The Venerable Bede
d)
Edmund Spenser
15.
How many tales was each of the pilgrims supposed to tell according to the rules set forth by the host?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
1
d)
29
16.

Who will determine whose story is the best?

a)

The Host

b)

The narrator

c)

The Judge

d)

The Poet

17.

A prologue

a)

A. is an introductory part of a speech, poem or novel

b)

B. calls attention to the theme

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

18.

The story is set in

a)

Middle England

b)

Modern England

c)

Medieval England

d)

None of these

19.

These themes are included in The Canterbury Tales:

a)

sin, religious differences

b)

treachery, hypocrisy

c)

romance/courtly love

d)

gender roles and expectations

e)

All of the other responses are correct.

20.

The pilgrims were traveling to the shrine of

a)

John the Baptist

b)

St. Peter

c)

Paul the Apostle

d)

Thomas Becket

21.

The pilgrims ' names refer to their

a)

personality

b)

profession or role

c)

clothes

d)

appearance

22.

What language is The Canterbury Tales written in?

a)

French

b)

Middle English

c)

Modern English

d)

Italian

23.

When does The Prologue begin?

a)

May

b)

January

c)

April

d)

March

24.

the code of behavior of medieval knights

a)

courtliness

b)

parley

c)

chivalry

d)

sovereignty

25.

Thomas a Becket was

a)

a Catholic priest

b)

the Archbishop of Canterbury

c)

a former friend of King Henry II

d)

all of the above

26.

From the 11th to the 14th century, _________ was considered a low-class, vulgar language in Great Britain.

a)

French

b)

English

c)

Italian

d)

Latin

27.
The General Prologue only includes____ stories.
a)
120
b)
100
c)
24
d)
29
28.
The host of the Inn is __________.
a)
James Bailey
b)
Johnny Bailey
c)
Harry Bailey
d)
Jim Bailey
29.
The Father of English poetry is _________.
a)
William Shakespeare
b)
Harry Bailey
c)
Johnny Bailey
d)
Geoffery Chaucer
30.
The upper classes spoke __________
a)
English 
b)
Latin
c)
French
31.
The Canterbury Tales show what life is like during this time period.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
The purpose of the Prologue is to
a)
analyze religious customs
b)
reveal the narrator's thoughts
c)
introduce the cast of characters
d)
describe London during the Middle Ages
33.
The pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales represent many different occupations, social classes, and personalities. 
a)
true
b)
false
34.

How far was it from Southwark to Canterbury?

a)

5 miles

b)

55 miles

c)

500 miles

d)

155 miles

35.

The pilgrims are traveling to Canterbury because —

a)

the shrine of St. Thomas à Becket is there

b)

they want to escape the plague that is attacking London

c)

the innkeeper has dared them to make the journey

d)

it is part of a longer tour of England

36.

The pilgrims agree to tell tales during the journey to —

a)

preserve their stories for the future

b)

win a free meal and entertain one another

c)

reduce fighting and bickering

d)

teach the innkeeper a lesson about pride

37.

You know the Cook’s dishes may not be quite as appetizing as might be hoped when Chaucer mentions that the Cook —

a)

refuses to consult recipe books

b)

has a large, festering sore

c)

adds too much salt to his cake

d)

burns everything he makes

38.

The Wife of Bath is a —

a)

pious churchgoer and religious teacher

b)

well-traveled vendor of fine silk clothing

c)

veteran of several pilgrimages and marriages

d)

widow of a prosperous doctor in Bath

39.

The first character described in the prologue is--

a)

The Knight

b)

The Summoner

c)

The Wife of Bath

d)

The Yeoman

40.

Which member of the clergy is actually a good person?

a)

The Nun

b)

The Friar

c)

The Parson

d)

The Monk

41.

How many times has the Wife of Bath been married?

a)

5

b)

12

c)

Once

d)

3

42.

Which of the following does not describe The Canterbury Tales?

a)

Satirical

b)

Frame Story

c)

Medieval

d)

Scary

43.

Why are The Canterbury Tales considered an important historical literary work?

a)

The descriptions of the characters provides a picture of what the people were actually like at the time.

b)

The work won all the literary awards of the time period.

c)

The tales document the history of major Scottish events.

d)

It is the only literary work translated from Latin.

44.

The characters in The Canterbury Tales represent the three estates:

a)

The women, the men, and the children.

b)

The royalty, the nobility, and the workers.

c)

The nobility, the clergy, and the commoners.

d)

The pilgrims, the farmers, and the city folks.

45.

Which of the following best describes the Knight?

a)

brave and strong

b)

truthful

c)

modest clothing

d)

all of the above

46.

Which of the following best describes the Squire?

a)

an expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut," carries peacock- feathered arrows

b)

bald and fat, has a preference for hunting and fine clothes, doesn't care for hard work

c)

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

d)

a ladies' man, a singer and songwriter, prides himself on his appearance

47.

Which of the following best describes the Yeoman?

a)

loud, less busy than he seems to be, well-spoken, and very wise

b)

an expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut," carries peacock- feathered arrows

c)

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

d)

forked beard, very good at business, makes money at others' expense

48.

Which of the following best describes the Prioress?

a)

forked beard, very good at business, makes money at others' expense

b)

fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married five times

c)

very delicate and refined, emphasis on appearance, proper eater

d)

honest and hardworking, in peace and harmony with God and nature

49.

Which of the following best describes the Monk?

a)

bald and fat, has a preference for hunting and fine clothes, doesn't care for hard work

b)

fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married five times

c)

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

d)

a ladies' man, a singer and songwriter, prides himself on his appearance

50.

Which of the following best describes the Friar?

a)

bald and fat, has a preference for hunting and fine clothes, doesn't care for hard work

b)

receives payment for others' confessions, marries off young women, takes money from widows

c)

an expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut," carries peacock- feathered arrows

d)

loud, probably less busy than he pretends to be, wise

51.

Which of the following best describes the Merchant?

a)

forked beard, very good at business, makes money at others' expense

b)

loud, probably less busy than he pretends to be, wise

c)

white beard, spends his money freely, well-liked by other pilgrims

d)

has an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable hygiene

52.

Which of the following best describes the Clerk?

a)

bald and fat, has a preference for fine clothes and luxuries, and doesn't care for hard work

b)

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

c)

seems wise, made a lot of money as a lawyer, knew the law by rote, less busy than he seemed to be

d)

an expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut," carries peacock- feathered arrows

53.

Which of the following best describes the Cook?

a)

very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, well-traveled, married five times

b)

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, strong and plays the bagpipes

c)

has an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable hygiene

d)

very poor, ideal parish priest, well-educated

54.

The sore on the Cook's knee is problematic because it may be a symptom of

a)

Food poisoning

b)

Skin cancer

c)

Bubonic plague

d)

Influenza

55.

A line of iambic pentameter contains how many iambic feet?

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

d)

five

56.

What is a pilgrimage?

a)

a journey to a sacred place

b)

when people come to America

c)

traveling for vacation

57.

In "The Knight's Tale," after the two knights, Arcite and Palamon, are captured from war, where are they taken (7)?

a)

back home

b)

to a prison tower

c)

to live with the king in Athens

d)

to get married

58.

In "The Knight's Tale," what is Arcite and Palamon's relationship in the beginning (7).

a)

They are cousins and friends.

b)

They are brothers and friends.

c)

They are two knights in the same army.

d)

They are cousins, but not friends.

59.

What conflict arises between the two men in "The Knight's Tale" (8)?

a)

They are just really bored in jail.

b)

Only one of them knows how to escape.

c)

They are both in love with the same woman.

d)

There is only food enough for one man.

60.

During the Middle Ages, the church was extremely powerful, wealthy, and corrupt.

a)

true

b)

false

61.

Because I love to hunt, I have the fastest greyhounds & the best horses....Who am I?

a)

Friar

b)

Monk

c)

Knight

d)

Squire

62.

People say that I have the best table manners, and that I love my dogs....Who am I?

a)

Host

b)

Narrator

c)

Nun

d)

Fraternity Guild

63.

I diagnose people based on their zodiac sign & they MUST pay me in gold....Who Am I?

a)

Summoner

b)

Franklin

c)

Friar

d)

Doctor

64.

I'm SO smooth, I can get even the poorest old ladies to give me money....Who am I?

a)

Wife of Bath

b)

Friar

c)

Nun

d)

Squire

65.

I have never lost a battle, and I follow the code of chivalry....Who am I?

a)

Knight

b)

Franklin

c)

Pardoner

d)

Wife of Bath

66.

People would describe me as having a gap-tooth smile & one who wears expensive clothing.....Who am I?

a)

Wife of Bath

b)

Carpenter

c)

Monk

d)

Nun

67.

Even though I'm in training to be a knight, I still enjoy playing my flute, singing, & dancing....Who am I?

a)

King

b)

Narrator

c)

Knight

d)

Squire

68.

I have to set a good example for my parishioners if I want them to live good & holy lives.....Who am I?

a)

Carpenter

b)

Friar

c)

Parson

d)

Plowmen

69.

I wear a green cloak & hood with bows & arrows. Also, I'm servant to the Squire....Who am I?

a)

Parson

b)

Yeoman

c)

Squire

d)

Harberdasher

70.

Even though I brag about how much money I make, I'm really in debt...Who am I?

a)

Merchant

b)

Summoner

c)

Pardoner

d)

Fraternity Guild

71.

I love to party! People come to my house all the time for the good times & good food...Who am I?

a)

Friar

b)

Franklin

c)

Pioneer

d)

Knight

72.

valiantly

a)

truthfulness

b)

courageously

c)

Having a pleasant manner

73.

diligent

a)

conscientious and

hard-working

b)

truthfulness; good faith

c)

having a pleasant

manner

74.

personable

a)

conscientious and

hard-working

b)

careful about what one says

or does; prudent

c)

having a pleasant

manner

75.

discreet

a)

courageously

b)

having a pleasant

manner

c)

careful about what one says

or does; prudent

76.

eminent

a)

careful about what one says

or does; prudent

b)

truthfulness; good faith

c)

rising above others in rank

or achievement

77.

sincerity

a)

truthfulness; good faith

b)

rising above others in rank

or achievement

c)

careful about what one says

or does; prudent

78.
The pilgrims are going to pray to Joan of Arc in Canterbury Cathedral
a)
true
b)
false
79.
Rents in the begging district; frequents taverns; gives pocket knives to pretty girls
a)
Host
b)
Merchant
c)
Monk
d)
Friar
80.
From what business and what city did the pilgrims start their journey?
a)
The Red Lion, London
b)
Three Broomsticks, Hogsmead
c)
Tabard Inn, London
d)
Cheers, Boston
81.

What kind of a writer was Geoffrey Chaucer?

a)

an American writer, poet, critic, and editor

b)

an Italian playwright

c)

an English poet

82.

characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort : PAINSTAKING

a)

eminent

b)

sincerity

c)

discreet

d)

diligent

83.

the quality or state of being sincere : honesty of mind : freedom from hypocrisy

a)

eminent

b)

sincerity

c)

discreet

d)

personable

84.

possessing or acting with bravery or boldness : COURAGEOUS

a)

valiantly

b)

sincerity

c)

discreet

d)

personable

85.

having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : PRUDENT

a)

sneaky

b)

eminent

c)

discreet

d)

secretive

86.

successful, well-known and respected

a)

amazing

b)

eminent

c)

fantastic

d)

wonderful

87.

Choose all the characters belonging to the Clergy Estate.

a)

Pardoner

b)

Monk

c)

Skipper

d)

Squire

e)

Friar

88.

Choose all the characters belonging to the Peasantry (and middle class) Estate.

a)

Merchant

b)

Plowman

c)

The Wife of Bath

d)

Yeoman

e)

Prioress

89.

-Charitable

-unselfish

Parson's brother

a)

The Parson

b)

The Plowman

c)

The Knight

d)

The Monk

90.

-money hungry

-sings well,but small voice

a)

The Pardoner

b)

The Parson

c)

The Plowman

d)

The Wife of Bath

91.

How many syllables does each line in a heroic couplet have?

a)

5

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

92.
What is the simple subject of the following sentence?
The Pilgrims arrived on the Mayflower.
a)
Mayflower
b)
The Pilgrims
c)
Pilgrims
d)
Pilgrims arrived
93.
What is the simple predicate of the following sentence?
Their ship sailed into Plymouth harbor.
a)
Ship
b)
Plymouth
c)
harbor
d)
sailed
94.

My parents ordered tickets online.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

95.

My parents ordered tickets online.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

96.

My parents ordered tickets online.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

97.

My parents ordered tickets online.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

98.

The fisherman forgot his pole.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

99.

The fisherman forgot his pole.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

100.

The actors practiced their lines.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

101.

The actors practiced their lines.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

102.

The actors practiced their lines.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

103.

The COACH told me to try my best in tonight's game.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

104.

MY FRIEND GORDY told us his secret.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

105.

Find the subject in the sentence: Are you ready for the thrill of your life?

a)

you

b)

(you)

c)

ready

d)

thrill

106.

Find the subject in the sentence: Take an imaginary ride on Greezed Lightnin'.

a)

you

b)

(you)

c)

Take

d)

ride

107.

Find the subject in the sentence: Here comes an eighty-foot loop!

a)

Here

b)

(you)

c)

comes

d)

loop

108.

Find the subject in the sentence: Next, climb 138 feet in the air.

a)

climb

b)

(you)

c)

Next

d)

feet

109.

Find the subject in the sentence: Your face is as white as a ghost's!

a)

Your

b)

(you)

c)

face

d)

white

110.

Find the subject in the sentence: Can you stop the screams?

a)

you

b)

(you)

c)

Can

d)

stop

111.

In my class, the students sit in five rows of desks. The subject of this sentence is

a)

class

b)

students

c)

rows

d)

desks

112.

Are the students and teacher going to lunch now? The verb of this sentence is

a)

going

b)

lunch

c)

are going

d)

are

113.

From the heart to the mind comes the battle that never ends.

Subject in this sentence is:

a)

heart

b)

mind

c)

comes

d)

battle

114.

"Did you think I would truly tell you where grandma hid her jewelry?"

The verb is:

a)

think

b)

truly

c)

tell

d)

did think

115.

Intoxicating, envious, and disruptive emotions always get in the way of friendships.

Subject in the sentence:

a)

Intoxicating, envious, and disruptive emotions

b)

Intoxicating, envious, and disruptive

c)

friendships

d)

emotions

116.

Was Thomas in the conference today?

Subject in this sentence is:

a)

Thomas

b)

conference

c)

today

d)

was

117.

"Here comes the leader of basketball team."

Subject in this sentence:

a)

leader

b)

basketball

c)

Here

d)

team

118.

There are more than three types of online learning.

Subject in this sentence:

a)

There

b)

online learning

c)

three types

d)

types

119.

There was basic trust before the pandemic.

Subject in this sentence:

a)

There

b)

pandemic

c)

basic

d)

trust

120.

Did France win the championship?

Subject in this sentence:

a)

Did

b)

championship

c)

did win

d)

France

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