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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Anglo-Saxon Period often called?The Stuffy AgesThe White AgesThe Dark AgesThe Saxon Ages
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat did many of the stories and poems present?Freedom of speechThe suffering of the worldWyrdHeroic struggles in which only the strong survive
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho was the first person to ever write about England?Julius CaesarWilliam ShakespeareGeoffrey ChaucerRobert Frost
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn what ways did the Roman conquest of Britain benefit Britons?It reflected the everyday reality.The suffering of the world was merely a prelude to the eternal happiness of heaven.The Romans introduced cities, roads, written scholarship and eventually Christianity.The Britons won territory during this conquest.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat occurred around A.D. 449?The Angles and Saxons, along with other Germanic tribes began arriving from northern Africa.The Angles and Saxons, along with other Germanic tribes began arriving from northern Europe.The Angles and Saxons, along with other Germanic tribes began arriving from northern Antarctica.The Angles and Saxons, along with other Germanic tribes began arriving from northern Asia.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWho defeated the Danes?Julius CaesarHulk HoganHans Christian AndersonAlfred the Great
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Norman Conquest?The last successful invasion of Britain.Where the Roman's introduced Christianity.Where Norman beat England.A Roman Missionary.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat was William the Conqueror the king of?ItalyAfricaAsiaEngland
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the word wyrd mean?FantasyFateFutureFigurative Language
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Venerable Bede write?A History of the English Church and People.The Magical Thrill Seeker.Heroic WarriorsThe Legendary hero of the Northern past.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Epic poems do?They reflected everyday life and values.Praised professional poets.They praised the deeds of heroic warriors.They dealt with the issues of marriage and managing the family estate.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a scop?Monks who traveled around telling stories.Professional poets who recited and performed epics.Latin engravers who enjoy love.Freestyle writers
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat Language did Venerable Bede write in?ChineseEnglishFrenchLatin
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the period after The Anglo-Saxon period?The Modern PeriodThe Medieval PeriodThe Victorian PeriodThe Romanticism Period
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho was Augustine?The cousin of Julius Caesar.A Latin Chancellor who enjoyed writing.A Roman missionary who established a monastery at Canterbury.A free man who enjoyed becoming a legend.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe pilgrimage to Canterbury started after the murder of ___________________.Thomas á BecketHenry VIJulius CaesarBeowulf
- 17. Multiple ChoiceTwo-word poetic renamings in Medieval poetry.KenningsJenningsCaesurasAlliteration
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of a kenning?The weather was super hot in the desert.Water flowed from the fountain like syrup.With gas prices dropping, I'm going to buy a gas-guzzler.The drinks in the fridge were ice-cold.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceBeowulf slays Grendel in order to—save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monsterkeep Herot from being destroyedprevent Grendel from invading the land of the Geatscarry off the treasure in Grendel’s lair
- 20. Multiple Choice
In the "Ballad of Barbara Allan,” Barbara snubs John because he
went to a drinking party
sent his man to pick her up
didn't tell everyone how much he loved her
didn't say a toast to her
- 21. Multiple ChoiceOf these choices, which praised the deeds of warriors?lyric poemshaikuepic poemsballads
- 22. Multiple Choice
In the "Ballad of Barbara Allan," why does Sir John Graeme die?
He was injured in a duel
Barbara Allan rejects his love
He had consumption
He commits suicide
- 23. Multiple Choice
In "Get Up and Bar the Door," what pact does the man make with his wife?
he would bar the door is she made him pudding brew
whoever speaks first must get up and bar the door
they would not the bar door even if Indians came to attack
he would always bar the door before they went to bed
- 24. Multiple Choice
What happens after Sir Gawain beheads the Green Knight?
the Green Knight picks up his head and rides off
Sir Gawain takes his head back to the hall
the women go into hysterics
the Green Knight attacks Sir Gawain
- 25. Multiple Choice
In the work by Chaucer, where do the pilgrims meet and where are they going?
London Inn; Paris
Tabard Inn; London
Canterbury; London
Tabard Inn; Canterbury
- 26. Multiple Choice
How many pilgrims band together for the journey to Canterbury?
29
30
27
33
- 27. Multiple Choice
In "The Pardoner's Tale," for who are the three gamblers looking?
Death
Money
Glory
new friends
- 28. Multiple Choice
What surprise do the rioters find beneath the oak tree?
Gold coins
Wine bottles
a party happening
magic swords
- 29. Multiple Choice
How is the end of "The Pardoner's Tale" ironic?
they all die looking for Death
they find more money under the tree
they don't find what they are looking for although they search diligently
they all die looking for gold
- 30. Multiple Choice
What is the moral of "The Pardoner's Tale"?
the love of money is the root of all evil
he who has friends must show himself friendly
give to him that asketh thee
all men are created equal
- 31. Multiple Choice
a short poem characterized by emotion, melody, and imagination
lyric
drama
miracle play
exemplum
- 32. Multiple Choice
four-line stanza with four accented iambic syllables in lines one and three, and three accented syllables in lines two and four. The rhyme scheme is abcb
ballad stanza
couplet
pageant
medieval romance
- 33. Multiple Choice
"They made a paction tween them twa, / They made it form and sure, / That the first word whaeer should speak, / Should rise and bar the door." comes from
"The Cherry-Tree Carol"
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
"Get Up and Bar the Door"
Morte Darthur
- 34. Multiple Choice
"If any one in this hall considers himself so hardy, be his blood so bold or his brain in his head, that he dare strike one stroke for another I shall give him as a gift this mighty ax." comes from
Canterbury Tales
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
"Get Up and Bar the Door"
Morte Darthur
- 35. Multiple Choice
"Take thy way to the Green Chapel, I charge thee, to get such a blow deservedly as thou has dealt, to be yielded thee promptly next New Year's Morn." comes from
Canterbury Tales
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
"Get Up and Bar the Door"
Morte Darthur
- 36. Multiple Choice
In the Canterbury Tales, why was everyone at the Tabbard?
They were on their way making a pilgrimage to Canterbury.
They were on a trip to see the Archbishop.
They were looking for a place to eat.
They were in need of supplies and rest.
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describe the Prioress?forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfallfancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 timesvery delicate and refined, emphasis on appearance, proper eaterhonest and hardworking, in peace and harmony with God and nature
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat other people were in the Nun's group?The Wife of BathThe ParsonHaberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, and Carpet makera nun and three priests
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describe the Monk?big sparkly eyeballs, would rather be hunting, personablefancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 timesvery thin, only loves books, spends all his money on educationa ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describe the Friar?He's fat and bald, would rather be hunting, personableGood voice, money hungry, plays the harpexpert woodsman, strong, and loyalloud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describe the Merchant?forking beard, money management is his downfall, knowledgeable businessmanloud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wisewhite beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by other pilgrimsan oozing ulcer, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the Oxford Cleric?bald and fat, had a preference for fine clothes and luxuries, and didn't care for hard workloved to learn for the sake of learning, very thin, loves booksseemed wise, made a lot of money as a lawyer, knew the law by rote, less busy than he seemed to bethe Squire's servant, a woodsman
- 43. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the Sergeant at Law?
Oxford student, very thin, loved learning and books
seemed wise, loud, less busy than he seemed to be
liked to eat, drink and be merry, country gentleman with a dagger and a islk purse
forking beard, shrewd businessman, in debt
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the Franklin?very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on educationwhite beard, spent his money freely, enjoys the good life, well-liked by the other pilgrimsloud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, incredible memorywell-dressed, concerned about appearance, representative of various trades
- 45. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the cook?
very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar to give her 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, great cook
very poor, ideal parish priest,well-educated
- 46. Multiple Choice
In the Canterbury Tales, what game does the host propose to the pilgrims?
they tell two stories on the way to Canterbury
they tell two stories on the way from Canterbury
the winner with the best story gets a free meal at the expense of the other travelers
all answer choices are correct
- 47. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the Doctor in The Canterbury Tales?
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
bright, he and apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, very well educated
white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by the other pilgrims
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the Wife of Bath?very thin, only loves books, prefers books to clothes - spends all his money on educationan oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable personal hygiene, a great cookvery fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar to give her offering, married 5 timesbig, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he is strong and plays the bagpipes
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the Miller?modest stained clothing, battles for religious warsbig brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, plays bagpipesforking beard; motley dress, money management is his downfall, very knowledgeablevery poor, he is the ideal parish priest, well educated
- 50. Multiple Choice
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
he is honest and hard-working, wears a tabard smock
very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the Pardoner?good voice, good singer, cunning evil, merry, plays the harpyellow, long greasy hair, most corrupt, he is good at what he doesnarrow eyes, black, scabby eyebrows, children are afraid of him, good at what he doesmodest stained clothing, battles for religious wars, brave, distinguished
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the Host?His name is Harry Bailey, bright eyes a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needsskinny, bad-tempered, a great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather phenomenavery poor, he is the ideal parish priestan oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable personal habits with hygiene
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the Shipman/Skipper?bright eyes, a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs at the innbig brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, plays the bagpipesbright, deep red clothes, he and apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, very well educatedbearded sun browned face, likes to drink, knew about the stars, constellations, and navigation
- 54. Multiple ChoiceChaucer uses the pilgrimage as a device to:Show vivid imageryTo exaggerate the idea of a pilgrimageFrame the stories of the individual charactersTo make fun of the Catholic Church
- 55. Multiple Choice
The knight's (in the story of the "Wife of Bath") initial response to the old woman's demand is:
Rejection and disgust
Chooses death over the demand
Beyond excited
Accepts her mastery
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhat sin did the knight in the wife of bath's tale commit?He hit women.He fought in a war.He raped a woman.none of these
- 57. Multiple Choice
What question did the knight in the "Wife of Bath's" tale have to answer for the queen?
How to woo a woman?
What kind of house do women want?
What do women want most?
none of these
- 58. Multiple Choice
How long did the knight in the "Wife of Bath's Tale" have to get the question what women most want answered?
5 years
6 months
3 months
a year and a day
- 59. Multiple Choice
According to the knight in the "Wife of Bath's Tale", what do most women want from marriage?
security
money
control of their husbands
none of these
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Chaucer's main purpose for writing the Prologue?describe a London innintroduce all the pilgrimsexplain religious customsreveal the narrator's thoughts
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