Quiz on 'The Canterbury Tales'

Which historical event significantly influenced the setting of 'The Canterbury Tales'?

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Black Death

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The War of the Roses

What motivates the Wife of Bath to share her tale in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

• To demonstrate her knowledge of religion

• To assert her views on marriage and female sovereignty

• To entertain the other pilgrims with a humorous story

• To criticize the church's authority

How does 'The Canterbury Tales' provide social commentary on the Church?

• By portraying the Church as a perfect institution

• By highlighting the corruption and hypocrisy within the Church

• By ignoring the Church's influence on society

• By praising the Church's role in education

What motivates the Pardoner to tell his tale in "The Canterbury Tales"?

• To warn against the dangers of greed

• To showcase his own piety and virtue

• To entertain with a light-hearted story

• To demonstrate his skill in storytelling

How does Chaucer use the character of the Miller to comment on social class?

• By portraying him as a noble and virtuous character

• By using him to mock the pretensions of the upper class

• By showing him as a victim of social injustice

• By ignoring his social status entirely

What was Chaucer's intent in including a diverse range of characters in "The Canterbury Tales"?

• To focus solely on the nobility

• To reflect the varied social classes and occupations of his time

• To emphasize the superiority of the clergy

• To create confusion among readers

Which historical development is reflected in the pilgrimage setting of "The Canterbury Tales"?

• The rise of the feudal system

• The growth of the middle class and commerce

• The decline of the Roman Empire

• The expansion of the British Empire

What motivates the Knight to tell his tale in "The Canterbury Tales"?

• To express his disdain for chivalry

• To uphold the ideals of courtly love and chivalry

• To criticize the other pilgrims

• To boast about his own adventures

What time of the year are the pilgrims going on their religious journey?

• spring
• fall 
• summer
• winter

What are indulgences?

• a sin

• punishment given by the courts

• necklaces worn by priests

• certificates of forgiveness