Comprehension Check #2 - The Nun's Priest's Tale

Explain the significance of the Latin Phrase "Woman is Man's delight and all his bliss" 

• Woman is man's worst enemy.
• Chanticleer is telling him he loves her. 
• Chanticleer doesn't realize he is proposing marriage to Pertelote.
• Man can't live without woman. 

State the reason for Chanticleer's stories to Pertelote.

• He is proposing in a round about way. 
• They are Chanticleers's way of trying to convince Pertelote that dreams are real. 
• Chanticleer is bragging about his intelligence, trying to impress her.
• Chanticleer wants to scare her so he can feel like a  hero.

Why did the fox flatter Chanticleer?

• He did it to get Chanticleer to tell him where the hen house was.
• He wanted to be friends.
• He wanted Chanticleer to give him Pertelote to eat.
• He did it to put Chanticleer at ease. So he would sing and make him an easy target. 

What happened to Chanticleer?

• The fox hauled him away to eat him for dinner.
• He bit the fox on the nose and escaped.
• Pertelote saved him. He was grateful but embarrassed.
• The fox's grip on his neck caused him to loose  his singing voice. 

How did Chanticleer escape? 

• He raised such a fuss that the other animals came to his rescue.
• He pecked the fox's eyes out and flew away. 
• He appealed to the fox's sense of superiority and told him not miss out on insulting the other animals when he did, Chanticleer got away.
• He pretended to be dead. The fox released his grip and Chanticleer got away. 

What moral lesson is conveyed in The Nun's Priest's Tale?

• The importance of being cautious and not being too trusting.

• The importance of being reckless and trusting everyone.

• The moral lesson is not important in The Nun's Priest's Tale.

• The moral lesson is about the importance of being greedy and selfish.

What is the significance of the dream in The Nun's Priest's Tale?

• To provide a happy ending for the characters

• To showcase the protagonist's intelligence and cunning

• To emphasize the importance of hard work and perseverance

• To serve as a warning about the dangers of being too trusting and naive

How does The Nun's Priest's Tale reflect the medieval society?

• It focuses on modern societal issues

• It portrays the social hierarchy, religious beliefs, and the importance of chivalry and courtly love.

• It promotes equality and democracy

• It has no reflection of medieval society

How does The Nun's Priest's Tale illustrate the concept of fate versus free will?

• By showing that Chanticleer's destiny was predetermined, regardless of his actions.

• Through the inevitability of the events that unfold, suggesting fate has the upper hand.

• By highlighting Chanticleer's choices and their consequences, emphasizing free will.

• It suggests that both fate and free will play a role, but leaves the interpretation open to the reader.

What role does irony play in The Nun's Priest's Tale?

• It highlights the unpredictability of life and the folly of pride.

• It is used to emphasize the strength and bravery of Chanticleer.

• Irony is not present in The Nun's Priest's Tale.

• It serves to criticize the social and political issues of the time.