Exploring "The Pardoner's Tale"

What type of irony is most evident when the Pardoner, who admits to being greedy and dishonest, preaches against these very sins?

• Dramatic irony

• Situational irony

• Verbal irony

• Cosmic irony

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In "The Pardoner's Tale," how does the Pardoner's character contribute to the story's theme of hypocrisy?

• By showing remorse for his sins at the end of the tale

• By being the only virtuous character in the story

• By preaching against greed while admitting to practicing it

• By being a victim of the greed he condemns

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What is the primary theme of "The Pardoner's Tale"?

• The power of friendship

• The inevitability of death

• The destructiveness of greed

• The importance of honesty

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Which character trait best describes the Pardoner in Chaucer's tale?

• Honorable

• Greedy

• Humble

• Forgiving

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How does the ending of "The Pardoner's Tale" serve as an example of situational irony?

• The three rioters end up finding the gold they seek.

• The Pardoner is revealed to be a noble character.

• The three rioters die because of their greed, which is what they sought to escape.

• The gold turns out to be cursed, leading to the downfall of the kingdom.

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What literary device is used when the old man tells the rioters they will find death under the tree, and they indeed find gold, which leads to their demise?

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Simile

• Personification

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In "The Pardoner's Tale," the Pardoner's confession of his own greed and corruption is an example of what?

• Irony

• Allegory

• Paradox

• Satire

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Which outcome best illustrates the theme of greed leading to destruction in "The Pardoner's Tale"?

• The Pardoner is rewarded for his honesty.

• The rioters share the gold and live happily ever after.

• The rioters plot against each other to get all the gold, leading to their deaths.

• The old man turns out to be a wealthy king in disguise.

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What does the gold symbolize in "The Pardoner's Tale"?

• The ultimate reward for good deeds

• The corrupting power of greed

• The value of hard work

• The importance of charity

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How does "The Pardoner's Tale" critique the church and its officials?

• By showing the church as the ultimate authority on morality

• Through the Pardoner's honest and virtuous character

• By depicting a Pardoner who exploits his position for personal gain

• By illustrating the church's role in eradicating greed

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