Geoffrey Chaucer Bio Review

Who is widely considered the first great English author?

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• John Milton

• Charles Dickens

In which language did Geoffrey Chaucer write?

• French

• Latin

• Middle English

• Old English

What is Geoffrey Chaucer's best-known work?

• Paradise Lost

• The Canterbury Tales

• Beowulf

• The Divine Comedy

What is the main theme depicted in The Canterbury Tales?

• Romance

• Adventure

• A storytelling contest among pilgrims

• A historical account of England

Which of the following works is not written by Geoffrey Chaucer?

• The Book of the Duchess

• The House of Fame

• Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

• The Parliament of Fowls

During which century did Geoffrey Chaucer live?

• 12th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

What occupation did Geoffrey Chaucer hold in addition to being a writer?

• Blacksmith

• Diplomat

• Farmer

• Merchant

What is the narrative structure of The Canterbury Tales?

• A single continuous story

• A collection of short stories

• A series of poems

• A historical chronicle

What is the setting for the pilgrimage in The Canterbury Tales?

• From London to Canterbury

• From Paris to Rome

• From York to Edinburgh

• From Dublin to Belfast

Which literary work is considered Geoffrey Chaucer's unfinished masterpiece?

• The Canterbury Tales

• Troilus and Criseyde

• The Legend of Good Women

• The House of Fame