Chaucer and the Middle Ages

Who is Geoffrey Chaucer?

• Geoffrey Chaucer was a famous painter from France.

• Geoffrey Chaucer was a medieval king of England.

• Geoffrey Chaucer is known for writing 'Hamlet'.

• Geoffrey Chaucer is an English poet and author, known for 'The Canterbury Tales'.

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What is the title of Chaucer's most famous work?

• Paradise Lost

• The Divine Comedy

• The Canterbury Tales

• The Faerie Queene

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In which century did Chaucer live?

• 15th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 12th century

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What is the primary language used in Chaucer's writings?

• Old English

• Middle English

• Modern English

• Latin

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What is the setting of 'The Canterbury Tales'?

• A royal court gathering in 13th century Scotland.

• A journey from Paris to Rome in 15th century France.

• A pilgrimage from London to Canterbury in 14th century England.

• A festival in a small village in 12th century England.

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Name one of the characters from 'The Canterbury Tales'.

• Miller

• Pardoner

• Wife of Bath

• Knight

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What literary form is 'The Canterbury Tales' written in?

• Narrative poetry in rhymed couplets

• Short stories in free verse

• Epic poem in blank verse

• Prose fiction

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What themes are commonly explored in Chaucer's works?

• Social class, love, morality, women's roles, religious critique.

• Nature and landscape

• Fantasy and magic

• Historical events

How did Chaucer influence the English language?

• Chaucer influenced the English language by popularizing Middle English as a literary language and shaping its grammar and vocabulary.

• Chaucer wrote primarily in Old English, which influenced the language.

• Chaucer's works were written in Latin, impacting scholarly language.

• Chaucer introduced many French words but did not affect English grammar.

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What was Chaucer's occupation besides being a poet?

• Blacksmith

• Civil servant and diplomat

• Merchant

• Farmer

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