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Chaucer Prologue

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What season is described in the opening lines of The Canterbury Tales General Prologue?

a)

summer

b)

winter

c)

spring

d)

fall

2.

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.

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Which of the following best describes the Knight?

a)

brave and strong

b)

truthful

c)

modest clothing

d)

all of the above

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

a)

Dante

b)

Chaucer

c)

Shakespeare

d)

Petrarch

16.
Including the narrator, how many pilgrims were at the Tabard Inn that night?
a)
30
b)
28
c)
25
d)
12
17.
The nun or Prioress was concerned with imitating what type of behavior?
a)
brave
b)
courtly
c)
unsophisticated
d)
loving
18.
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
19.
"She'd had five husbands, all at the church door".
a)
wife of bath
b)
host
c)
pardoner
d)
miller
20.
"Proposed the plan of storytelling on the way to and from Canterbury".
a)
reeve
b)
knight
c)
monk
d)
host
21.
What was the prize for who told the best story?
a)
lunch
b)
dinner
c)
dessert
d)
drink
22.
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
23.
The Canterbury Tales is an example of what type of story?
a)
bildungsroman
b)
roman a clef
c)
la nueva narrativa
d)
frame story
24.
Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
a)
Unknown
b)
Geoffrey Chaucer
c)
The Venerable Bede
d)
Edmund Spenser
25.
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
26.

How many times had the Wife of Bath been married?

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

d)

five

27.

The Prioress spoke very poor...

a)

English

b)

Spanish

c)

French

d)

Russian

28.

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

29.

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

30.

The Knight was an honorable man.

a)

true

b)

false

31.

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

32.

Which word best describes the Pardoner?

a)

Honest

b)

Dishonest

33.
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.
34.
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.
35.
"He knew the taverns well...Better than lepers, beggars and that crew"
a)
plowman
b)
friar
c)
manciple
d)
monk
36.
"... Had followed chivalry, truth, honor, generousness and courtesy
a)
merchant
b)
knight 
c)
reeve
d)
monk
37.
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)
38.
"Like his brother, he was an honest worker, good and true".
a)
plowman
b)
host
c)
merchant
d)
wife of bath
39.
"Could break down a door by running at it with his head".
a)
miller
b)
plowman
c)
cleric student
d)
(prioress) nun
40.
"Preferred to spend his money on books rather than on good clothes".
a)
wife of bath
b)
monk
c)
Oxford cleric 
d)
knight
41.
"Was deeply in debt though no one knew it" 
a)
Merchant
b)
Squire
c)
Miller
d)
Host
42.
"He was the father of the young squire" 
a)
Knight
b)
Parson
c)
Student
d)
Plowman
43.
Spoke the French language 
a)
Reeve
b)
Friar
c)
Manciple
d)
Prioress (Nun)
44.
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
45.

In what month do the pilgrims begin their journey?

a)

April

b)

March

c)

May

d)

June

46.
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
47.
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
48.
What other people were in the Nun's group?
a)
The Wife of Bath
b)
The Parson
c)
Haberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, and Carpet maker
d)
a nun and three priests
49.
Which of the following best describes the Serjeant 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
50.
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
51.
Which of the following best describes the guildsman?
a)
well-dressed, they were very concerned about their appearance, representative of their various trades
b)
bearded sun browned, likes to drink, an excellent sailor
c)
bright deep red clothes, he and the apothecaries benefit from each  others' trade, skilled, very well educated
d)
wears a tabard smock, honest and hard-working
52.
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
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 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
55.
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
56.
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
57.
Which of he following best describes the Reeve?
a)
skinny, bad-tempered, a great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather phenomena
b)
bright eyes, a little overweight, an excellent host
c)
dresses in green, may be a little too concerned with appearance, an "expert" woodsman, strong, loyal
d)
forking beard; motley dress, in debt, knows a good bargain
58.
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
59.
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
60.
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
61.

Why did people decide to go on pilgrimages?

a)

To improve their chance of salvation

b)

To be healed by the relics

c)

To atone for their sins

d)

All of the above

62.

True or False: The knight is presented as a spiritual man rather than simply a brave soldier.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

True or False: The knight fought in wars that spanned 50 years.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

True or False: In Chaucer's day people believed that certain physical characteristics revealed a person's true nature.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

True or False: The Franklin may be hiding his identity so that his creditors can't find him.

a)

True

b)

False

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