At a time when most people could not afford food, what does the nun's or Prioress's treatment of her dogs tell you about her?

She does not care that others are starving and tends to her dog instead

She always gives to the poor and to animals

Which of the following best describes the cook?

has an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable hygiene, great cook

very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the alter to give her offering, well-traveled, married 5 times

very poor, ideal parish priest,well-educated

Which of the following best describes the Doctor?

bright, he and apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, very well educated

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he plays the bagpipes

skinny, bad-tempered, great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather

white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by the other pilgrims

Which of the following best describes the Parson?:

very poor, no fancy dress, he is hte ideal parish priest

modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars

he is honest and hard-working, wears a tabard smock

very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times

Which of the following best describes the Pardoner?

yellow, long greasy hair, most corrupt, he is good at what he does

good voice, good singer, cunning evil, merry, plays the harp

narrow eyes, black, scabby eyebrows, children are afraid of him, good at what he does

modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars, brave, distinguished

Which of the following best describes the Yeoman?

a little too concerned with appearance, expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut"

loud, less busy than he seemed to be, well-spoken, and very wise

forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall

Which of the following best describes the Summoner?

narrow eyes, black, scabby eyebrows, children are afraid of him, good at what he does

dresses in green, may be a little too concerned with appearance, an "expert" woodsman

very delicate & refined, emphasis on appearance, speaks French

loud, probably less busy and less wise, well spoken

Which of the following best describes the Host?

His name is Harry Bailey, bright eyes a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs

skinny, bad-tempered, a great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather phenomena

very poor, he is the ideal parish priest

an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable personal habits with hygiene

Canterbury Tales

Authored by Margaret Anderson

English

11th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who was the first character described in the Prologue of the Canterbury tales?

The Dark Knight

A good night

The Knight

The early morning light

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the Knight?

brave and strong

truthful

modest clothing

all answer choices are correct

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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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What were they going to Canterbury to see?

the sights

the archbishop

the shrine of Thomas a Becket

the narrator

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who did the narrator meet at the Tabbard Inn?

Chaucer

some members of the clergy

29 pilgrims

27 people on a pilgrimmage

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the squire?

expert woodsman, strong, and loyal

would rather be hunting, loves the outdoors, big sparkly eyeballs

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the Wife of Bath?

very thin, only loves books, prefers books to clothes - spends all his money on education

an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook

very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar to give her offering, married 5 times

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he is strong and plays the bagpipes

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What other than his military prowess made the knight such a great knight?

He was as modest as a maid

He always said boorish things

He fought for the favors of women

He fought in only a few places

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Canterbury Tales

Who was the first character described in the Prologue of the Canterbury tales?

Which of the following best describes the Knight?

What were they going to Canterbury to see?

Who did the narrator meet at the Tabbard Inn?

Which of the following best describes the squire?

Which of the following best describes the Wife of Bath?

What other than his military prowess made the knight such a great knight?

The nun or Prioress was concerned with imitating what type of behavior?

At a time when most people could not afford food, what does the nun's or Prioress's treatment of her dogs tell you about her?

What would you find the monk doing on a beautiful day?

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