WorksheetsCanterbury Tales Master Review
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 6hrs 5mins
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1.
In what way is the ending of The Wife of Bath's Tale ironic?
a)
The knight, who began by violating a woman’s autonomy, ends up being rewarded by giving a woman the power to make decisions
b)
The old woman turns out to be a witch who curses the knight
c)
The knight does not learn anything from his journey
d)
The knight ends up punished despite his repentance
2.
How does The Wife of Bath's Tale challenge traditional gender roles?
a)
By giving the female character power over the male knight, especially when he allows her to choose her own fate
b)
By showing that women should remain subservient to men
c)
By reinforcing the idea that men should dominate women in marriage
d)
By showing a man in complete control of his fate
3.
What is the central theme of The Wife of Bath’s Tale?
a)
The desire for mastery and equality in relationships
b)
The pursuit of wealth and power
c)
The inevitability of death
d)
The journey of holy matrimony
4.
How does the Pardoner’s tale reflect on his role as a member of the clergy?
a)
It shows that he uses his position to manipulate and exploit others
b)
It proves his sincerity in helping people repent
c)
It demonstrates his deep faith in God
d)
It shows his reluctance to serve the Church
5.
What is ironic about the Pardoner’s actions after telling his tale?
a)
He tries to sell pardons and relics to the pilgrims after condemning greed
b)
He decides to tell another tale
c)
He apologizes for his sins
d)
He refuses to accept any money
6.
How does the Pardoner’s character, as revealed in the frame narrative, contrast with the moral of his tale?
a)
The Pardoner condemns greed in his tale but openly admits to being greedy himself
b)
The Pardoner's character supports the message of the tale
c)
The Pardoner embodies the virtue of generosity
d)
There is no connection between the Pardoner’s character and his tale
7.
What is the primary theme of The Pardoner’s Tale?
a)
The destructive power of greed
b)
The value of love and companionship
c)
The pursuit of justice
d)
The importance of loyalty
8.
How does the frame narrative enhance the reader’s understanding of the social critique in The Canterbury Tales?
a)
The frame allows Chaucer to critique multiple aspects of medieval society through the interactions and stories of the pilgrims
b)
The frame narrative detracts from the social critique
c)
The frame narrative avoids addressing social issues
d)
The social critique is only present in the individual tales, not the frame narrative
9.
What effect does the frame narrative have on the reader’s interpretation of the individual tales?
a)
It provides context and commentary on the tales, allowing for deeper interpretation
b)
It distracts the reader from the importance of the tales
c)
It causes confusion about the themes of the tales
d)
It keeps the reader focused solely on the plot of the tales
10.
How does Chaucer’s use of the frame narrative influence the overall meaning of The Canterbury Tales?
a)
It highlights the diversity of experiences and perspectives within medieval society
b)
It makes the tales seem disconnected and random
c)
It forces the reader to focus only on the individual tales
d)
It minimizes the role of the narrator in the story
11.
How does the frame narrative impact the development of relationships among the pilgrims?
a)
It creates a platform for conflict and camaraderie through the stories they tell and their reactions
b)
It forces them to remain distant from one another
c)
It allows only the Host to engage with the pilgrims
d)
It keeps their relationships static throughout the narrative
12.
What does the Pardoner’s attempt to sell indulgences after his tale reveal about the relationship between his character and his story?
a)
It reveals the hypocrisy in his character
b)
It shows his lack of interest in his own tale
c)
It highlights his sincerity in saving souls
d)
It undermines the message of his tale
13.
What recurring motif is introduced in the frame narrative?
a)
The motif of journeys and quests, both literal and figurative
b)
The motif of warfare, both internal and external
c)
The motif of death, both physically and spiritually
d)
The motif of love, both altruistic and egotistical
14.
What theme does Chaucer explore through the storytelling competition in the frame narrative?
a)
The power of storytelling to reveal truth and deception
b)
The superiority of the aristocracy
c)
The dangers of religious corruption
d)
The importance of obeying authority
15.
How does the frame narrative help develop the theme of appearance versus reality in The Canterbury Tales?
a)
The pilgrims often attempt to present themselves differently from how they are revealed in their stories
b)
The tales reflect a consistent reality across all stories
c)
The pilgrims’ appearances always match their personalities
d)
The tales have no relation to the pilgrims' real identities
16.
What is one major theme of The Canterbury Tales developed through the frame narrative?
a)
The complexity and diversity of human nature
b)
The simplicity of medieval life
c)
The inevitability of fate
d)
The moral superiority of certain classes
17.
How does Chaucer reveal societal attitudes toward women through the Wife of Bath’s tale?
a)
Women were often seen as objects, but the Wife of Bath challenges this view
b)
Women were seen as equals to men
c)
Women were expected to stay silent in their marriages
d)
Women had more power than men in medieval society
18.
(General Prologue) What does the competition suggested by the Host suggest about the role of storytelling in medieval society?
a)
Storytelling was a way to share values, entertainment, and education across social classes
b)
Storytelling was controlled by the clergy
c)
Storytelling was seen as frivolous entertainment
d)
Storytelling was only for the upper class
19.
What can be inferred about Chaucer’s views on the Church from the representation of the Pardoner and the Friar?
a)
Chaucer was critical of corruption within the Church
b)
Chaucer admired the integrity of church officials
c)
Chaucer believed church officials should be wealthy
d)
Chaucer had no opinion on the Church
20.
How does the Wife of Bath’s tale contribute to her characterization?
a)
It reinforces her strong opinions on the roles of women in society and marriage
b)
It downplays her outspoken personality
c)
It contradicts her views on marriage and independence
d)
It shows her humility and submission to authority
21.
How does the frame narrative help develop the characters of the pilgrims?
a)
It provides a space for the pilgrims to reveal their personalities through their tales
b)
It limits the characters to only their spoken words
c)
It keeps their characters separate from the stories they tell
d)
It prevents direct characterization by the narrator
22.
(General Prologue) What effect does the Host’s jovial and authoritative tone have on the storytelling competition?
a)
It lightens the mood and encourages friendly competition
b)
It adds a layer of tension between the pilgrims
c)
It makes the stories feel forced and unnatural
d)
It imposes a formal structure on the tales
23.
How does Chaucer use the frame narrative to shift tone between different tales?
a)
By allowing each pilgrim’s personality to influence the tone of their tale
b)
By using different narrators to maintain a consistent tone
c)
By keeping the tone neutral throughout the tales
d)
By contrasting the tone of the frame with the individual tales
24.
What tone does the narrator use when describing the pilgrims in the General Prologue?
a)
Ironic and satirical
b)
Serious and reverent
c)
Angry and accusatory
d)
Indifferent and detached
25.
How does the structure of the General Prologue serve the rest of The Canterbury Tales?
a)
It introduces the characters and provides insight into their personalities, which shapes their stories
b)
It sets up a dramatic conflict between the pilgrims
c)
It functions as a tale in itself
d)
It offers a conclusion to the tales
26.
How does the Host’s proposal for the storytelling competition frame the rest of The Canterbury Tales?
a)
It sets up a structure for each character to share their tale, highlighting their personalities
b)
It limits the types of stories that can be told
c)
It ensures that each tale must teach a moral lesson
d)
It forces the pilgrims to collaborate on the stories
27.
What is the significance of Chaucer choosing a pilgrimage as the setting for the frame narrative?
a)
It provides a reason for diverse characters from different social classes to interact
b)
It underscores religious themes present in every tale
c)
It limits the setting to one location
d)
It emphasizes the diversity of people in medieval society
28.
How does the frame narrative structure affect the reader’s understanding of the individual tales in The Canterbury Tales?
a)
It connects each tale to a larger narrative, creating contrast and complement between the tales and the pilgrims
b)
It minimizes the importance of the individual tales
c)
It makes each tale unrelated to the others
d)
It provides a consistent narrative voice throughout all the stories
29.
(Wife of Bath's Tale) Why did the old woman promise the knight both beauty & fidelity at the end of the tale?
a)
By giving her the choice, he allowed her mastery over him showing he'd learned his lesson
b)
She knew he was really trying, and she had grown to love him for who he was
c)
She knew she would otherwise be dead within a few years, and decided they should be happy during that time
d)
She felt sorry for him, emphasizing the theme that women make sacrifices that men cannot
30.
(Wife of Bath's Tale) What did the woman ask of the knight in return for saving her life?
a)
She asked him to marry her
b)
She asked him for all his riches
c)
She asked him to become her servant
d)
She asked him to sacrifice his life so she could be young again
31.
(Wife of Bath's Tale) What was the answer to the Queen's question?
a)
All women want sovereignty in their marriage
b)
All women want to be mothers
c)
All women want to be happy
d)
All women want to be flattered
32.
(Wife of Bath's Tale) What deal did the knight make on his way home after his year errand was almost ended?
a)
He met an old woman who told him the answer to the queen's question and under the condition that he would grant her next request if it would be in his power to do so
b)
He met a priest who worked with the poor. The knight promised the priest he would work for a year and give everything he earned to the poor
c)
He met a sorcerer who said he could erase everyone's memory of the knight's evil deed. In return, the knight would have to spend the rest of his life doing good deeds and carrying a message of peace to other knights
d)
He met a beautiful girl and fell in love with her. She agreed to marry him after he had saved twelve other maidens from the crime which he had committed
33.
(Wife of Bath's Tale) Who saved the knight, and under what condition was he let go?
a)
The Queen saved him, under the condition that he would come back in one year's time and tell her the one thing women wanted above all else
b)
The court sorcerer saved him, under the condition that he become an apprentice sorcerer
c)
The King saved him, under the condition that he leave the country and never return
d)
The priest saved him, under the condition that he enter a monastery and remain there for the rest of his life
34.
(Wife of Bath's Tale) What did the knight do to warrant the punishment of beheading?
a)
He assaulted a young maiden
b)
He killed a holy man
c)
He robbed the king's treasury
d)
The abandoned the battlefield
35.
(Wife of Bath's Tale) On what commandment does the Wife of Bath like to dwell?
a)
She like to dwell on the one that says husbands should love their wives
b)
She likes to dwell on the one that says to honor one's father and mother
c)
She likes to dwell on the one that says not to covet thy neighbor's goods or wife
d)
She likes to dwell on the one that says not to kill
36.
(Wife of Bath's Tale) How many husbands has the Wife of Bath had?
a)
5
b)
3
c)
8
d)
10
37.
(Wife of Bath's Tale) What does the Wife of Bath think of marriage?
a)
She thinks it is enjoyable
b)
She hates it
c)
She thinks it is a necessary evil
d)
She thinks it's the best way for a woman to protect herself against evil men
38.
(Pardoner's Tale) Who in the tale died, and how did it happen?
a)
All three died. The two stabbed the youngest one, and then they unknowingly drank the poisoned wine
b)
The youngest rioter died when they stabbed him
c)
The two older rioters died when the horse trampled them
d)
They all died. Thugs murdered them because they wanted their gold
39.
(Pardoner's Tale) What plan did the youngest rioter make while on his trip into town in regards to the older rioters?
a)
He was going to poison them
b)
He was going to kill them in their sleep
c)
He was going to let the horse trample them
d)
He was going to hire two thugs to kill them
40.
(Pardoner's Tale) What plan did the two older rioters have for the youngest when he got back from town?
a)
One would talk to him and the other would come up from behind and stab him
b)
They would ambush him, tie him up, and throw him in the river
c)
They would cut off his head while he slept
d)
They would set him on fire
41.
(Pardoner's Tale) What did the rioters find when they got to where the old man sent them?
a)
Gold
b)
Beautiful women
c)
Jewels
d)
Weapons
42.
(Pardoner's Tale) Where does the old man send the rioters?
a)
Up the road to an oak tree
b)
One town over to a church
c)
Down a hidden path to a forest cave
d)
To the shrine at Canterbury
43.
(Pardoner's Tale) What was the old man's problem?
a)
He had to roam the earth until he had found someone who would trade youth for age
b)
He had been very sinful in his youth. He could not die until he had confessed each sin to a different priest or Pardoner, and made a donation to each of them
c)
He would gain eternal life if he could find a beautiful young woman to love and marry him
d)
He would keep getting new illnesses unless he could convert at least one person a day. Most people didn't want to listen to him, because he was so old and diseased
44.
(Pardoner's Tale) What bargain or agreement did the three rioters make at the tavern?
a)
They agreed to hunt down Death
b)
They agreed to stop rioting if the Pardoner could find wives for all of them
c)
They agreed to stop all sin within a hundred miles of the tavern
d)
They agreed to go with the Pardoner and earn money for the church7. They met an old man as they began their journey
45.
(Pardoner's Tale) What figurative language device does Chaucer use in his portrayal of the Pardoner & how he gets people to repent from the sin of avarice?
a)
Irony
b)
Metaphor
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Diction
46.
(Pardoner's Tale) What is the Pardoner's purpose? What is he supposed to do?
a)
His real purpose is to make money. He is supposed to be concerned with saving souls
b)
His purpose is to convert people and save their souls. That is what he does
c)
His real purpose is to save souls. He is supposed to be collecting money for his church
d)
His real purpose is to look for a rich wife. He is supposed to be telling people about god
47.
(General Prologue) What does the host propose to the pilgrims?
a)
He proposes that they each tell two stories on the way to and from their destination. The winner will get a free meal at the expense of the others. Anyone who doesn't abide by the rule will have to pay everyone's way
b)
He proposes that they memorize Bible verses and recite them to the group each evening. The host will keep account of the number each pilgrim memorizes. The pilgrim who memorizes the most will receive a monetary reward
c)
He proposes that they stop three times each day (morning, noon and evening) for prayers, and that a different pilgrim will lead the prayers each day
d)
He proposes that they convert people along the way and take them on the pilgrimage. He convinces the Pardoner to offer special indulgences to the pilgrims who get converts to join them
48.
(General Prologue) Who/what were the pilgrims going to see?
a)
They were going to see the shrine of St. Thomas A Becket
b)
They were going to see the relics of the True Cross
c)
They were going to see a special performance of the Passion play
d)
They were going to see a spring that was said to be the fountain of youth
49.
(General Prologue) Why was everyone at the Tabbard Inn?
a)
They were on their way to make a religious pilgrimage
b)
There was a band of highwaymen on the road & the people were afraid to travel
c)
They were waiting for the King's soldiers to come escort them
d)
Over half the group had fallen ill & were recuperating at the inn
50.
(General Prologue) Who did the narrator of The Canterbury Tales meet at the Tabbard Inn?
a)
He met 29 pilgrims
b)
He met King Arthur
c)
He met Queen Elizabeth
d)
He met St. Thomas A Becket
51.
Plowman
a)
Parson's brother (much like his brother); plows fields; religious and helps those less fortunate
b)
Successful lawyer commissioned by the king; meetings at St. Paul's cathedral
c)
Buyer of provisions (food); has more than 30 bosses; narrator admires him for his wit and believes manciple is smarter than them even without the education that they have
d)
Prioress (in an abbey); modest & quiet; good manners and is very precise; not that smart but she thinks she is; narrator pokes fun at her; well dressed & charitable
52.
Yeoman
a)
Servant who accompanies the knight and squire; his (green) dress and weapons suggest he may be a forester; wore medal of saint Christopher for protection ( not religious)
b)
relies on astronomy (astrology- stars); rips people off; not religious; quotes earlier physicians and medical authorities; best in his profession; physically healthy... spiritually healthy?
c)
Unclean (ulcer on his knee); works for the guildsmen
d)
Devoted to hunting & eating; large, loud and clad in hunting boots & furs
53.
Franklin
a)
Wealthy land owner; also a sheriff; welcoming & generous; lives well with food and drink; franklin= free man
b)
dispenses "pardons" for sins; summons people to church courts; collected profits for himself; not respected; much like the Summoner; a deceptive drunk; not religious; fraud (claims to have the virgin Marys veil); beardle
c)
Poor philosophy student; all money spent on books, rather than fine clothes; quiet but speaks wise words full of moral virtue; narrator has respect for him
d)
Prioress (in an abbey); modest & quiet; good manners and is very precise; not that smart but she thinks she is; narrator pokes fun at her; well dressed & charitable
54.
Oxford Cleric
a)
Poor philosophy student; all money spent on books, rather than fine clothes; quiet but speaks wise words full of moral virtue; narrator has respect for him
b)
Successful lawyer commissioned by the king; meetings at St. Paul's cathedral
c)
Leader of the group; large, loud and merry; quick temper; Host- pun? both inn keeper and Holy Host (Eucharist); plans a story telling contest
d)
Unclean (ulcer on his knee); works for the guildsmen
55.
Physician
a)
relies on astronomy (astrology- stars); rips people off; not religious; quotes earlier physicians and medical authorities; best in his profession; physically healthy... spiritually healthy?
b)
estate manager; old; does NOT get along with the miller; respected by narrator (always knows what to do, good carpenter, clever); choleric (angered easily); steals from his master
c)
Very fierce & modest; returned from many battles; not intelligent; greatly admired by the narrator
d)
Not liked by the narrator; makes dirty jokes; poor in appearance; fat; big mouth (literallty & figuratively); wart on his nose; ruins Host's storytelling order
56.
Nun
a)
Prioress (in an abbey); modest & quiet; good manners and is very precise; not that smart but she thinks she is; narrator pokes fun at her; well dressed & charitable
b)
Part of a powerful & wealthy class; trades furs & other clothes
c)
His gross appearance is directly described by the narrator; not well versed in latin (repeats a few phrases he has heard an attempt to sound educated); summons people to court (but will let you go if you give him wine);
d)
Called "Chaucer"; naïve and gregarious; gives impressions of the rest of the pilgrims (whom he respects and whom he does not)
57.
Wife of Bath
a)
narrator pokes fun at her (chubby, married 5 times, deaf in one ear) but respects her; gap toothed= lucky; wears fine clothing; bath (not name of husband but a town in England); seamstress or professional wife?; traveled
b)
Not liked by the narrator; makes dirty jokes; poor in appearance; fat; big mouth (literallty & figuratively); wart on his nose; ruins Host's storytelling order
c)
Buyer of provisions (food); has more than 30 bosses; narrator admires him for his wit and believes manciple is smarter than them even without the education that they have
d)
Unclean (ulcer on his knee); works for the guildsmen
58.
Reeve
a)
estate manager; old; does NOT get along with the miller; respected by narrator (always knows what to do, good carpenter, clever); choleric (angered easily); steals from his master
b)
Buyer of provisions (food); has more than 30 bosses; narrator admires him for his wit and believes manciple is smarter than them even without the education that they have
c)
His gross appearance is directly described by the narrator; not well versed in latin (repeats a few phrases he has heard an attempt to sound educated); summons people to court (but will let you go if you give him wine);
d)
relies on astronomy (astrology- stars); rips people off; not religious; quotes earlier physicians and medical authorities; best in his profession; physically healthy... spiritually healthy?
59.
Sailor
a)
travels all over the world; harsh to prisoners; not a good horseman; wine drinker
b)
Knight's son; apprentice; very poetic; lover of women
c)
Servant who accompanies the knight and squire; his (green) dress and weapons suggest he may be a forester; wore medal of saint Christopher for protection ( not religious)
d)
estate manager; old; does NOT get along with the miller; respected by narrator (always knows what to do, good carpenter, clever); choleric (angered easily); steals from his master
60.
Sergeant at the Law
a)
Successful lawyer commissioned by the king; meetings at St. Paul's cathedral
b)
narrator pokes fun at her (chubby, married 5 times, deaf in one ear) but respects her; gap toothed= lucky; wears fine clothing; bath (not name of husband but a town in England); seamstress or professional wife?; traveled
c)
Servant who accompanies the knight and squire; his (green) dress and weapons suggest he may be a forester; wore medal of saint Christopher for protection ( not religious)
d)
Called "Chaucer"; naïve and gregarious; gives impressions of the rest of the pilgrims (whom he respects and whom he does not)
61.
Friar
a)
A friend of young women and the rich; takes money for confessions; attends bars & taverns; narrator has no respect for him
b)
Prioress (in an abbey); modest & quiet; good manners and is very precise; not that smart but she thinks she is; narrator pokes fun at her; well dressed & charitable
c)
Leader of the group; large, loud and merry; quick temper; Host- pun? both inn keeper and Holy Host (Eucharist); plans a story telling contest
d)
Not liked by the narrator; makes dirty jokes; poor in appearance; fat; big mouth (literallty & figuratively); wart on his nose; ruins Host's storytelling order
62.
Miller
a)
Not liked by the narrator; makes dirty jokes; poor in appearance; fat; big mouth (literallty & figuratively); wart on his nose; ruins Host's storytelling order
b)
Devoted to hunting & eating; large, loud and clad in hunting boots & furs
c)
Wealthy land owner; also a sheriff; welcoming & generous; lives well with food and drink; franklin= free man
d)
Called "Chaucer"; naïve and gregarious; gives impressions of the rest of the pilgrims (whom he respects and whom he does not)
63.
Summoner
a)
His gross appearance is directly described by the narrator; not well versed in latin (repeats a few phrases he has heard an attempt to sound educated); summons people to court (but will let you go if you give him wine);
b)
Parson's brother (much like his brother); plows fields; religious and helps those less fortunate
c)
narrator pokes fun at her (chubby, married 5 times, deaf in one ear) but respects her; gap toothed= lucky; wears fine clothing; bath (not name of husband but a town in England); seamstress or professional wife?; traveled
d)
Not liked by the narrator; makes dirty jokes; poor in appearance; fat; big mouth (literallty & figuratively); wart on his nose; ruins Host's storytelling order
64.
Manciple
a)
Buyer of provisions (food); has more than 30 bosses; narrator admires him for his wit and believes manciple is smarter than them even without the education that they have
b)
Poor philosophy student; all money spent on books, rather than fine clothes; quiet but speaks wise words full of moral virtue; narrator has respect for him
c)
very religious & direct contrast to other pilgrims who are supposed to be religious; has less respect for the other "religious" pilgrims (Monk, Pardoner, Friar); cares for his parish; "shepherd to his flock"; does not li
d)
Part of a powerful & wealthy class; trades furs & other clothes
65.
Parson
a)
very religious & direct contrast to other pilgrims who are supposed to be religious; has less respect for the other "religious" pilgrims (Monk, Pardoner, Friar); cares for his parish; "shepherd to his flock"; does not li
b)
Successful lawyer commissioned by the king; meetings at St. Paul's cathedral
c)
dispenses "pardons" for sins; summons people to church courts; collected profits for himself; not respected; much like the Summoner; a deceptive drunk; not religious; fraud (claims to have the virgin Marys veil); beardle
d)
Knight's son; apprentice; very poetic; lover of women
66.
Pardoner
a)
dispenses "pardons" for sins; summons people to church courts; collected profits for himself; not respected; much like the Summoner; a deceptive drunk; not religious; fraud (claims to have the virgin Marys veil); beardle
b)
Wealthy land owner; also a sheriff; welcoming & generous; lives well with food and drink; franklin= free man
c)
estate manager; old; does NOT get along with the miller; respected by narrator (always knows what to do, good carpenter, clever); choleric (angered easily); steals from his master
d)
travels all over the world; harsh to prisoners; not a good horseman; wine drinker
67.
Monk
a)
Devoted to hunting & eating; large, loud and clad in hunting boots & furs
b)
Poor philosophy student; all money spent on books, rather than fine clothes; quiet but speaks wise words full of moral virtue; narrator has respect for him
c)
Called "Chaucer"; naïve and gregarious; gives impressions of the rest of the pilgrims (whom he respects and whom he does not)
d)
A friend of young women and the rich; takes money for confessions; attends bars & taverns; narrator has no respect for him
68.
Cook
a)
Unclean (ulcer on his knee); works for the guildsmen
b)
His gross appearance is directly described by the narrator; not well versed in latin (repeats a few phrases he has heard an attempt to sound educated); summons people to court (but will let you go if you give him wine);
c)
narrator pokes fun at her (chubby, married 5 times, deaf in one ear) but respects her; gap toothed= lucky; wears fine clothing; bath (not name of husband but a town in England); seamstress or professional wife?; traveled
d)
travels all over the world; harsh to prisoners; not a good horseman; wine drinker
69.
Host
a)
Leader of the group; large, loud and merry; quick temper; Host- pun? both inn keeper and Holy Host (Eucharist); plans a story telling contest
b)
A friend of young women and the rich; takes money for confessions; attends bars & taverns; narrator has no respect for him
c)
Knight's son; apprentice; very poetic; lover of women
d)
Wealthy land owner; also a sheriff; welcoming & generous; lives well with food and drink; franklin= free man
70.
Merchant
a)
Part of a powerful & wealthy class; trades furs & other clothes
b)
Successful lawyer commissioned by the king; meetings at St. Paul's cathedral
c)
Leader of the group; large, loud and merry; quick temper; Host- pun? both inn keeper and Holy Host (Eucharist); plans a story telling contest
d)
dispenses "pardons" for sins; summons people to church courts; collected profits for himself; not respected; much like the Summoner; a deceptive drunk; not religious; fraud (claims to have the virgin Marys veil); beardle
71.
Squire
a)
Knight's son; apprentice; very poetic; lover of women
b)
Parson's brother (much like his brother); plows fields; religious and helps those less fortunate
c)
Buyer of provisions (food); has more than 30 bosses; narrator admires him for his wit and believes manciple is smarter than them even without the education that they have
d)
Unclean (ulcer on his knee); works for the guildsmen
72.
Narrator
a)
Called "Chaucer"; naïve and gregarious; gives impressions of the rest of the pilgrims (whom he respects and whom he does not)
b)
dispenses "pardons" for sins; summons people to church courts; collected profits for himself; not respected; much like the Summoner; a deceptive drunk; not religious; fraud (claims to have the virgin Marys veil); beardle
c)
Buyer of provisions (food); has more than 30 bosses; narrator admires him for his wit and believes manciple is smarter than them even without the education that they have
d)
Part of a powerful & wealthy class; trades furs & other clothes
73.
Knight
a)
Very fierce & modest; returned from many battles; not intelligent; greatly admired by the narrator
b)
dispenses "pardons" for sins; summons people to church courts; collected profits for himself; not respected; much like the Summoner; a deceptive drunk; not religious; fraud (claims to have the virgin Marys veil); beardle
c)
Servant who accompanies the knight and squire; his (green) dress and weapons suggest he may be a forester; wore medal of saint Christopher for protection ( not religious)
d)
Parson's brother (much like his brother); plows fields; religious and helps those less fortunate
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