Prologue Quiz #1

What literary work is the prologue from?

• The Canterbury Tales

• Beowulf

• The Divine Comedy

• The Faerie Queene

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What qualities did the Knight possess according to the prologue?

• Wealth and power

• Truth, honor, generosity, and courtesy

• Intelligence and wit

• Strength and agility

How is the Knight described in terms of his social class among the pilgrims?

• Lowest class

• Middle class

• Highest class

• Equal to others

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does the Knight's participation in battles signify?

• His love for adventure

• His loyalty to his king

• His desire for wealth

• His quest for knowledge

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does the Knight's adherence to chivalry indicate?

• His interest in politics

• His commitment to noble ideals

• His focus on personal gain

• His disregard for rules

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does the Knight's reputation in the Crusades suggest about his character?

• He was a pacifist

• He was a skilled warrior

• He was a diplomat

• He was a scholar

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the primary theme highlighted in the Knight's description?

• Wealth and power

• Honor and chivalry

• Love and romance

• Mystery and intrigue

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the Knight's noble actions in battle reflect about his personality?

• Arrogance

• Humility

• Cowardice

• Indifference

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How does the prologue portray the Knight's journey?

• As a quest for treasure

• As a pursuit of knowledge

• As a demonstration of valor

• As a search for peace

What is the Squire's relationship to the Knight in "The Canterbury Tales"?

• Brother

• Son

• Cousin

• Friend