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- 1. Multiple Choice
1. Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
Oscar Vilde
Sir Gawain
Geoffrey Chaucer
William Shakespear
- 2. Multiple Choice
Pilgrimage is
a long journey to a sacred place
social rank
a landowner in a town, usually a merchant
free-born landowner
- 3. Multiple Choice
"The Wife of Bath's bawdy behavior shocked the ladies in the inn, particularly the nuns."
In this sentence, bawdy probably means
quiet, reserved
friendly, charming
lewd, obscene
loud, obnoxious
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why did everyone "especially" go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?
To visit the shrine of Beowulf
To visit the grave of a beloved family member
To visit the shrine of King Alfred the Great
to visit the shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the Pardoner?:
modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars, was ready to defend
very poor, no fancy dress, he is the ideal parish priest
had hair as yellow as wax,he's sewed a holy relic on his cap, he had the same small voice a goat has got
very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times
- 6. Multiple Choice
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
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho did the narrator meet at the Tabbard Inn?Chaucersome members of the clergy29 pilgrims27 people on a pilgrimmage
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhy 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.
- 9. 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
- 10. Multiple Choice
According to the Wife of Bath, what do women most desire?
Sovereignty over their husbands
True love
Great wealth
Perfect beauty
- 11. Multiple Choice
In the Wife of Bath's tale, instead of death, what was King Arthur’s wife Guenevere’s idea?
The Knight must travel the world and learn from his mistakes
The Knight must make a pilgrimage to Canterbury
The Knight must marry the woman he raped
The Knight must learn what women truly desire
- 12. Multiple Choice
What Is The Moral Of The Wife Of Bath's Tale?
Man's respect for his wife will provide him with beauty and loyalty
Men who marry witches will be happy because they will have beauty
Beautiful women who are given power over their husbands will never age
If you are a Knight of The Round Table, you can get away with rape
- 13. Multiple Choice
Geoffrey Chaucer went on the pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral in the story
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
What name belongs to this lower class job?
Church official with a license from The Pope to grant indulgences (give forgiveness) for sin in exchange for money
Summoner
Merchant
Pardoner
Friar
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is avarice?
Greed
Lust
Envy
Sloth
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is ironic about the old man telling the three men that they will find death under the tree and that they find gold instead?
It is the gold that leads them to death
The old man was, in fact, death
Death wasn't an idea, he was an actual person
They didn't find death, they found happiness
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWe read two of the stories that come from The Canterbury Tales. Which two did we read?The Knight's Tale and The Wife of Bath's TaleThe Wife of Bath's Tale and The Miller's TaleThe Pardoner's Tale and The Knight's TaleThe Wife of Bath's Tale and The Pardoner's Tale
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the seven deadly sins is most used in The Pardoner's Tale?lustgreedslothanger
- 19. Multiple ChoiceFill in the blank: the love of ____________ is the root of all evil.womengoldunhappinessmoney
- 20. Multiple Choice
Whom is Chaucer likely making fun of in The Canterbury Tales?
Catholic Church
the plague
men
drunks
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat describes the relationship between the three rioters from "The Pardoner's Tale" and the knight from "The Wife of Bath's Tale"?They all committed rape.The rioters ironically found what they were looking for, which was death, and the knight found what he was looking for, a wife.The rioters got what they deserved, death, and the knight got what he deserved, a beautiful woman.The rioters found death ironically, and the knight learned a lesson in an ironic way.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThese tales take place in The Middle Ages. What is another name for The Middle Ages?The Dark AgesLife in the Fast LaneMedieval TimesThe Black Death
- 23. Multiple Choice
What similarity is there between the old man in “The Pardoner’s Tale” and the old hag in “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” in the overall plot of the tales?
They are both old.
Both the old man and the old hag are telling the tales.
Both the old man and the old hag teach a lesson.
Both the old man and the old hag represent death.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the start to the pilgrimage in the Canterbury Tales?Bailey Arms HostelTabard InnCanterbury TavernOxfordshire Inn
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat time of the year are the pilgrims going on their religious journey?springfallsummerwinter
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Chaucer's main purpose for writing the Prologue?describe a London innintroduce all the pilgrimsexplain religious customsreveal the narrator's thoughts
- 27. Multiple ChoiceA frame story is...A story within a storyA story about a specific time in historyA story about a photo/work of artA story about a person bordering society
- 28. Multiple ChoiceAt the end of "The Wife of Bath's Tale," what does the old hag receive?sovereigntya new castle built for hera new wardrobe made of silkcharity
- 29. Multiple ChoiceIn "The Wife of Bath's Tale," how many days does the knight have to answer the queen's question?130365366
- 30. Multiple ChoiceHow far was it from Southwark to Canterbury?55 miles500 miles5,000 miles5 miles
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