The Pardoner's Tale

Explain how Death is personified in the tale in three ways by 1) the tavern knave and publican (tavern manager) 2) the rioters, and 3) the old man.

Why is it ironic that the Pardoner preaches against avarice?

In "The Pardoner's Tale," how does the Pardoner's character contribute to the story's main theme related to hypocrisy?

• By showing remorse for his sins at the end of the tale

• By preaching against greed while admitting to practicing it

• Be being the only virtuous character in the story

• By being a victim of the greed he condemns

What is the primary motif in "The Pardoner's Tale"?

• Power of friendship

• Inevitability of death

• Destructiveness of greed

• Importance of honesty

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How does "The Pardoner's Tale" critique the church and its officials?

• By showing the church as the ultimate authority on morality

• By depicting a Pardoner who exploits his position for personal gain

• Through the Pardoner's attempt to correct his dishonesty and immorality

• By illustrating the church's role in eradicating greed

Which character trait best describes the Pardoner in Chaucer's tale?

• Immoral

• Angry

• Greedy

• Forgiving

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How does the ending of "The Pardoner's Tale" serve as an example of situational irony?

• The three rioters end up finding the gold they seek.

• The three rioters die because of their greed, which is what they sought to escape.

• The Pardoner is revealed to be a noble character.

• The gold turns out to be cursed, leading to the downfall of the kingdom.

What literary device is used when the old man tells the rioters they will find death under the tree, and they indeed find gold, which leads to their demise?

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What type of irony is most evident when the Pardoner, greedy and dishonest, preaches against these sins?

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• No irony

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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In 'The Pardoner's Tale,' what is the primary lesson that the Pardoner wants to convey to his audience?

• A) The importance of honesty

• B) The destructiveness of greed

• C) The power of friendship

• D) The inevitability of death