The Canterbury Tales Prologue by Geoffrey Chaucer

Who is the author of 'The Canterbury Tales'?

• Jane Austen

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• William Shakespeare

• John Milton

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the genre of 'The Canterbury Tales'?

• Romance

• Satire

• Tragedy

• Epic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main purpose of the storytelling competition in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

• To pass the time during the journey

• To entertain the pilgrims

• To educate the pilgrims

• To determine the best storyteller

What is the language used in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

• Middle English

• Latin

• Old English

• Modern English

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which character in 'The Canterbury Tales' represents the ideal of a medieval knight?

• The Friar

• The Monk

• The Squire

• The Knight

Which character in 'The Canterbury Tales' is known for imitating the manners of the aristocracy?

• The Clerk

• The Merchant

• The Wife of Bath

• The Prioress

Which character in 'The Canterbury Tales' is more interested in hunting and luxurious living than in the monastic life?

• The Miller

• The Man of Law

• The Pardoner

• The Monk

Which character in 'The Canterbury Tales' is a corrupt clergyman who is more interested in making money than in serving the poor?

• The Clerk

• The Man of Law

• The Pardoner

• The Friar

Which character in 'The Canterbury Tales' is a businessperson involved in trade?

• The Miller

• The Merchant

• The Squire

• The Knight

Which character in 'The Canterbury Tales' is a poor student of philosophy who values learning and books?

• The Man of Law

• The Monk

• The Pardoner

• The Clerk