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REVIEW - The Canterbury Tales Prologue

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In what season are the pilgrims traveling?

a)

Fall

b)

Winter

c)

Spring

d)

Summer

2.

Why are the travelers going to Canterbury?

a)

They are on a pilgrimage to visit the healing waters of Aquinas

b)

They are on a pilgrimage to see the relics of St. Thomas Beckett

c)

They are on a pilgrimage to see King Thomas Beckett

d)

They are on a pilgrimage to to visit the Shakespearean theater of Canterbury

3.

Who shows up at the same inn as the narrator?

a)

29 other pilgrims

b)

20 other pilgrims

c)

15 other pilgrims, a fox, a rooster, and a pack of hens

d)

The Host

4.

What does the narrator want from the other travelers?

a)

He wants them to tell him stories

b)

He wants them to keep it down so he can get some sleep

c)

He wants them to pay him to be their guide to Canterbury

d)

He wants to join them

5.

Which travelers does the narrator want to describe?

a)

The men

b)

All 29 of his companions

c)

The slave, the princess, and the charioteer

d)

Just the ones who tell the best stories

6.

Who welcomes the travelers to the inn?

a)

The Hostess

b)

The Host

c)

The narrator's wife

d)

The Cook

7.

What does the Host propose to the group?

a)

They they all sleep in the barn where it is warm and they can see the stars

b)

That they stay a few extra days at the inn and have a story-telling contest

c)

That they promise to return to the Inn after their trip to Canterbury and recount it

d)

That they have a story telling contest on the way to Canterbury

8.

Who will determine whose story is the best?

a)

The Host

b)

The narrator

c)

The Judge

d)

The Poet

9.

What is the reward for the pilgrim that tells the most meaningful and comforting story?

a)

They will receive a meal paid by the rest of the pilgrims

b)

They will win a million dollars from the King

c)

They will receive a nice pat on the back

d)

They will receive a warm wool coat

10.

What's the price for disagreeing with the host along the way?

a)

That person has to travel alone for the rest of the way

b)

That person has to pay everyone's expenses

c)

The Host will beat him/her

d)

That person will have to ride a donkey for the rest of the way

11.

How many times had the Wife of Bath been married?

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

d)

five

12.

The Prioress spoke very poor...

a)

English

b)

Spanish

c)

French

d)

Russian

13.

The Summoner's job was to...

a)

oversee the land for the Lord of the Manor

b)

summon people to Church Court

c)

grind wheat into flour

d)

buy food and drink for rich people

14.

The Pardoner...

a)

sold pardons to sinners for money

b)

cheated both the Church and the people

c)

sold fake relics

d)

all of the above

15.

The Knight was an honorable man.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

Harry Bailey, the Host of the Tabard Inn, suggested that the pilgrims do this to pass the time on the road.

a)

sing songs

b)

eat and drink

c)

pray

d)

tell stories

17.

Which word best describes the Pardoner?

a)

Honest

b)

Dishonest

18.

Why was everyone at the Tabard Inn?

a)

They were 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 looking for a night out on the town.

19.

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.

20.

Why did everyone go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?

a)

To visit the court of King Henry II

b)

To visit the shrine of Saint Thomas a Becket

c)

To visit the grave of a beloved family member

d)

To visit the home of Geoffrey Chaucer

21.

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

22.

Which of the following best describes the Knight?

a)

brave and strong

b)

truthful

c)

modest clothing

d)

all of the above

23.

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

24.

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

25.

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

26.

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

27.

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

28.

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

29.

Which of the following best describes the Cleric?

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

30.

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

31.

Middle English is a hybrid of the following languages:

a)

German, Spanish, and French

b)

French, German, and Latin

c)

French, Latin, and Italian

d)

German, Gaelic, and French

32.

The words "English" and "England" originate from the language of the following group which invaded Great Britain:

a)

the Norse

b)

the Norman French

c)

the Romans

d)

the Germanic tribes

33.

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

34.

The following writer was influential in making English a "legitimate" language:

a)

Dante

b)

Chaucer

c)

Shakespeare

d)

Petrarch

35.

What is the main characteristic of the Yeoman as described in the text?

a)

His ability to play the lute

b)

His skill in archery

c)

His talent in preaching

d)

His expertise in summoning offenders to church courts

36.
The outer frame of The Canterbury Tales uses _______ to reveal those making this pilgrimage.
a)
frame story
b)
irony
c)
characterization
d)
dialogue
37.
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
38.
What were they going to Canterbury to see?
a)
the sights
b)
the archbishop
c)
the shrine of Thomas a Becket
d)
the narrator
39.
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
40.
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
41.
What other than his military prowess made the knight such a great knight?
a)
He was as modest as a maid
b)
He always said boorish things
c)
He fought for the favors of women
d)
He fought in only a few places
42.
The nun or Prioress was concerned with imitating what type of behavior?
a)
brave
b)
courtly
c)
dainty
d)
loving
43.
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.
44.
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
45.
"He knew the taverns well...Better than lepers, beggars and that crew"
a)
plowman
b)
friar
c)
manciple
d)
monk
46.
"He was an honest worker, good and true".
a)
plowman
b)
host
c)
merchant
d)
wife of bath
47.
"Could break down a door by running at it with his head".
a)
miller
b)
plowman
c)
cleric student
d)
(prioress) nun
48.
"Preferred to spend his money on books rather than on good clothes".
a)
wife of bath
b)
monk
c)

cleric student

d)
knight
49.
"Was deeply in debt though no one knew it" 
a)
Merchant
b)
Squire
c)
Miller
d)
Host
50.
"Spoke the French language like someone who only learned it in school" 
a)
Reeve
b)
Friar
c)
Manciple
d)
Prioress (Nun)
51.
What was the prize for who told the best story?
a)
lunch
b)
dinner
c)
dessert
d)
drink
52.
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
53.
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
54.
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
55.
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
56.
Which of the following best describes the Host?
a)
His name is Harry Bailey, bright eyes a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs
b)
skinny, bad-tempered, a great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather phenomena
c)
very poor, he is the ideal parish priest
d)
an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable personal habits with hygiene
57.
Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
a)
Shakespeare
b)
Chaucer
c)
Unknown
d)
Tolkein
58.
Which of the following best describe the Friar?
a)
He's fat and bald, would rather be hunting, personable
b)
Good voice, money hungry, plays the harp
c)
expert woodsman, strong, and loyal
d)
loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise
59.
Which of the following best describe the Prioress?
a)
forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall
b)
fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times
c)
very delicate and refined, emphasis on appearance, proper eater
d)
honest and hardworking, in peace and harmony with God and nature
60.
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
61.

In what month do the pilgrims begin their journey?

a)

April

b)

March

c)

May

d)

June

62.
"Carried a coral rosary with a locket inscribed in Latin, "Love conquers All."
a)
Plowman
b)
Merhchant
c)
Prioress
d)
Nun
63.
"He was the father of the young squire" 
a)
Knight
b)
Parson
c)
Student
d)
Plowman
64.
Spoke the French language 
a)
Reeve
b)
Friar
c)
Manciple
d)
Prioress (Nun)
65.
"Was deeply in debt though no one knew it" 
a)
Merchant
b)
Squire
c)
Miller
d)
Host
66.
"Proposed the plan of storytelling on the way to and from Canterburry".
a)
reeve
b)
knight
c)
monk
d)
host
67.
"Like his brother, he was an honest worker, good and true".
a)
plowman
b)
host
c)
merchant
d)
wife of bath
68.
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)
69.
"She'd had five husbands, all at the church door".
a)
wife of bath
b)
host
c)
pardoner
d)
miller
70.
"... Had followed chivalry, truth, honor, generousness and courtesy
a)
merchant
b)
knight 
c)
reeve
d)
monk
71.
"He knew the taverns well...Better than lepers, beggars and that crew"
a)
plowman
b)
friar
c)
manciple
d)
monk
72.
Including the narrator, how many pilgrims were at the Tabard Inn that night?
a)
30
b)
28
c)
25
d)
12
73.
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
74.
How does the Squire's appearance contrast with that of the Knight?
a)
He is very concerned with how he looks and wants to dress to impress.
b)
He dresses just like his father.
c)
He doesn't care what he looks like.
d)
He dresses like he is younger than he is.
75.
What does the knight do to his opponents in battle?
a)
He kills them.
b)
He breaks their bones.
c)
He steals from them.
d)
He enslaves them.
76.
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.
77.
What were they going to Canterbury to see?
a)
the sights
b)
the archbishop
c)
the shrine of Thomas a Becket
d)
the narrator
78.
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
79.
_________ was considered a low-class and vulgar language
a)
French
b)
English
c)
Norman French
d)
Latin
80.
The upper classes spoke __________
a)
English 
b)
Latin
c)
French
81.
_________ was considered a low-class and vulgar language
a)
French
b)
English
c)
Norman French
d)
Latin
82.
Chaucer wrote the Canterbury Tales in French. This is why we read them. 
a)
True
b)
False
83.
The Canterbury Tales show what life is like during this time period.
a)
True
b)
False
84.
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
85.
The pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales represent many different occupations, social classes, and personalities. 
a)
true
b)
false
86.
The member of the clergy  who has girlfriends, gets in fist fights in bars, and ignores the poor is _________.
a)
Parson
b)
Friar
c)
Nun
d)
Monk
87.
The member of the aristocracy who is portrayed as a perfect example of chivalry. He has just returned from The Crusades and is dressed plainly.
a)
The Pardoner
b)
The Summoner
c)
The Knight
d)
THe Monk
88.
Who is described as a "proper forester"; with a longbow and a "head like a nut"?
a)
Yeoman
b)
Merchant
c)
Knight
d)
Guildsmen
89.
Who was a "lover and cadet"; knight's son; could joust, recite as well as entertain the ladies?
a)
Parson
b)
Miller
c)
Squire
d)
Yeoman
90.
Rents in the begging district; frequents taverns; gives pocket knives to pretty girls
a)
Host
b)
Merchant
c)
Monk
d)
Friar
91.
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
92.

The ___________________ provides a snapshot of all of the pilgrims.

a)

tale

b)

General Prologue

c)

prologue

d)

All of the other answers are correct.

93.

A frame story

a)

includes any number of narratives

b)

is demonstrated in "The Princess Bride"

c)

is shown in the Canterbury Tales when pilgrims tell stories within the main story

d)

all of these

94.

The story is set in

a)

Middle England

b)

Modern England

c)

Medieval England

d)

None of these

95.

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.

96.

The Canterbury Tales was originally written in

a)

Old English

b)

Modern English

c)

Middle English

d)

none of these

97.

The pilgrims were traveling to the shrine of

a)

John the Baptist

b)

St. Peter

c)

Paul the Apostle

d)

Thomas Becket

98.

Thomas Becket was killed by

a)

King Henry II

b)

churchgoers

c)

the knights of King Henry II

d)

another archbishop

99.

Satire ridicules (pokes fun at)

a)

human weakness

b)

vice (bad habit)

c)

folly (mistake)

d)

all of these

100.

Many refer to Geoffrey Chaucer as the -

a)

“The Bard From Stratford-Upon-Avon”

b)

"The Father Of English Poetry"

c)

"The Metaphysical Poet"

d)

"Chaucesome Sauce"

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