Canterbury Tales General Prologue Characterization

Which of the following best describes the squire?

• expert woodsman, strong, and loyal

• would rather be hunting, loves the outdoors, big sparkly eyeballs

• very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

• A courteous 20-something "lover and cadet, a lad of fire" who can sing, dance, joust, draw, etc

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Which of the following best describes the Yeoman?

• loud, less busy than he seemed to be, well-spoken, and very wise

• This "proper forester" is well-armed & his face was sun browned." Carried peacock feathered arrows to hunt.

• very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

• forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall

Which of the following best describe the Prioress?

• forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall

• fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times

• huge forehead, very dainty, has little dogs, speaks some French

• honest and hardworking, in peace and harmony with God and nature

Which of the following best describe the Monk?

• avid hunter, fat, sleeves trimmed with grey fur, boots were soft, head was bald & shiny.

• fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times

• very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

• a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance

Which of the following best describe the Friar?

• not very concerned about appearances. He just wants to the the will of God.

• spends time in bars in the company of barmaids, offers light penance for gifts

• expert woodsman, strong, and loyal

• loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise

Which of the following best describe the Merchant?

• an indebted "expert at currency exchange" with "a forking beard," "beaver fur hat" and "motley dress"

• loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise

• white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by other pilgrims

• an oozing ulcer, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook

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Which of the following best describes the Oxford Clerk?

• bald and fat, had a preference for fine clothes and luxuries, and didn't care for hard work

• thin character rides a thin horse & spends all his money on "learning or another book."

• seemed wise, made a lot of money as a lawyer, knew the law by rote, less busy than he seemed to be

• the Squire's servant, a woodsman

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Which of the following best describes the Sergeant at Law?

• Oxford student, very thin, loved learning and books

• seemed wise, loud, wears an ugly coat, seems to be very busy.

• liked to eat, drink and be merry, country gentleman with a dagger and a islk purse

• forking beard, shrewd businessman, in debt

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Which of the following best describes the Franklin?

• very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education
• white beard, spent his money freely, enjoys the good life, well-liked by the other pilgrims
• loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, incredible memory
• well-dressed, concerned about appearance, representative of various trades

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Which of the following best describes the guildsman?

• well-dressed, they were very concerned about their appearance, representative of their various trades, feathered caps and dashing horses.

• bearded sun browned, likes to drink, excellent sailor

• bright deep red clothes, he and the apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, skilled, very well educated

• wears a tabard smock, honest and hard-working

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